Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX150

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX150, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-850 iHS was released 24 months after the WX150 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TG-850 iHS scores vs the WX150 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-850 iHS offers outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX150 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-850 iHS vs the WX150.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and WX150 is 91 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and WX150.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX150 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer TG-850 iHS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.