Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus SH-1 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Olympus. The resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was released 15 months after the TG-830 iHS making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SH-1 grades vs the TG-830 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Olympus TG-830 iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-1 provides exterior dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-830 iHS has proportions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SH-1 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SH-1 against the TG-830 iHS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SH-1 and TG-830 iHS is 88 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The picture below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-1 and TG-830 iHS.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images though you really should take the release date of the products into consideration. The newer SH-1 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.