Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony WX150

Below is a extended comparison of the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Sony WX150, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was introduced within a month of the WX150 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TG-820 iHS scores against the WX150 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-820 iHS enjoys outer dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Sony WX150 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-820 iHS compared to the WX150.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and WX150 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-820 iHS and WX150.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX150 to deliver greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.