Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VG-110

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Olympus VG-110, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and VG-110 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was unveiled 24 months later than the VG-110 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the TG-830 iHS scores against the VG-110 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Olympus VG-110. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Olympus VG-110 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-830 iHS comes with physical measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus VG-110 has specifications of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Olympus VG-110 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-830 iHS versus the VG-110.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and VG-110 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-830 iHS and VG-110.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-830 iHS to give you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern TG-830 iHS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.