Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus SH-50 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was launched about the same time to the TG-830 iHS so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SH-50 grades versus the TG-830 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SH-50 & Olympus TG-830 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-50 Gallery & Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-50 features outside dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Olympus TG-830 iHS has proportions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SH-50 vs the TG-830 iHS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-50 and TG-830 iHS is 88 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-50 and TG-830 iHS.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.