Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W370

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W370, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was manufactured 4 years later than the W370 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TG-850 iHS scores vs the W370 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS offers outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-850 iHS and the W370.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and W370 is 91 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-850 iHS and W370.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-850 iHS to give extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger TG-850 iHS provides an edge in sensor innovation.