Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Olympus. The resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was manufactured 3 years later than the TG-830 iHS and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SH-3 grades against the TG-830 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-3 and Olympus TG-830 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SH-3 Gallery and Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SH-3 features outside dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-830 iHS has specifications of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SH-3 compared to the TG-830 iHS.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-3 and TG-830 iHS is 88 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-3 and TG-830 iHS.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The younger SH-3 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.