Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was announced 5 months after the Galaxy Camera 3G and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the TG-830 iHS grades vs the Galaxy Camera 3G when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-830 iHS features outside measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-830 iHS versus the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and Galaxy Camera 3G is 91 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and Galaxy Camera 3G.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of files but you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration.