Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W690

The following is a in-depth review of the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Sony W690, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was brought out 24 months after the W690 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the TG-850 iHS matches up against the W690 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-850 iHS enjoys physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony W690 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Sony W690 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-850 iHS and the W690.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and W690 is 91 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and W690.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos however you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern TG-850 iHS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.