Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-4

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-4, both Waterproof cameras and they are both sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was released 3 years earlier than the TG-4 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the TG-830 iHS grades versus the TG-4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Olympus Tough TG-4. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Olympus TG-4 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS enjoys external measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus TG-4 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the TG-830 iHS compared to the TG-4.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and TG-4 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The image here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-830 iHS and TG-4.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged TG-830 iHS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.