Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W620

Following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony W620, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was revealed 2 years after the W620 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-850 iHS scores against the W620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-850 iHS features physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony W620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-850 iHS compared to the W620.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and W620 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and W620.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus TG-850 iHS to result in extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger TG-850 iHS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.