Olympus TG-860 vs Sony W830

Following is a complete assessment of the Olympus TG-860 vs Sony W830, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the W830 (20MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was revealed 14 months after the W830 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TG-860 matches up against the W830 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-860 offers external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony W830 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-860 and the W830.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and W830 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-860 and W830.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony W830 to give you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer TG-860 should have a benefit in sensor technology.