Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W830

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W830, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and W830 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was brought out 23 months earlier than the W830 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the TG-820 iHS matches up against the W830 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-820 iHS has got physical measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony W830 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W830 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-820 iHS vs the W830.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and W830 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-820 iHS and W830.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony W830 to offer you more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older TG-820 iHS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.