Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX300

Here is a complete comparison of the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony WX300, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was brought out 12 months later than the WX300 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-850 iHS matches up against the WX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-850 iHS features external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony WX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-850 iHS versus the WX300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and WX300 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-850 iHS and WX300.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX300 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher TG-850 iHS should have an advantage in sensor tech.