Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX80

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX80, 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 WX80 (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was released 13 months after the WX80 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TG-850 iHS scores against the WX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has got 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) and the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony WX80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the TG-850 iHS versus the WX80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and WX80 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and WX80.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images though you really should take the release date of the products into consideration. The newer TG-850 iHS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.