Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus SH-2 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both are produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SH-2 was announced 2 years after the TG-830 iHS which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SH-2 matches up versus the TG-830 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Olympus TG-830 iHS. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-2 has exterior dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Olympus TG-830 iHS has dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SH-2 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SH-2 versus the TG-830 iHS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and TG-830 iHS is 88 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-2 and TG-830 iHS.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you should take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher SH-2 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.