Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX50

Here is a in depth overview of the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX50, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was launched 2 years later than the WX50 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the TG-850 iHS scores vs the WX50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS comes with outer 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 WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the TG-850 iHS against the WX50.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and WX50 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and WX50.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The newer TG-850 iHS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.