Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony W650 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus TG-850 iHS has external dimensions of 110 x 64 x 28 mm (4.33 x 2.52 x 1.09″) and weighs 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz) (including batteries). Sony W650 has external dimensions of 94 x 56 x 19 mm (3.7 x 2.2 x 0.75″) and weighs 124 g (0.27 lb / 4.37 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus TG-850 iHS and the Sony W650. Sony W650 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 16mm narrower, 8mm shorter and 9mm thinner than Olympus TG-850 iHS.
Comparison image of the Olympus TG-850 iHS and the Sony W650 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Here is the back view size comparison of the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony W650.
Comparison image of the Olympus TG-850 iHS and the Sony W650 Size and Weight - Back View
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Sony W650 is significantly lighter (94g ) than the Olympus TG-850 iHS which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the TG-850 iHS, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the W650.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony W650's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Olympus TG-850 iHS features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Sony W650 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to TG-850 iHS.
