Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung ST90

Here is a thorough assessment of the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Samsung ST90, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was manufactured 24 months later than the ST90 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TG-830 iHS grades versus the ST90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung ST90. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Samsung ST90 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has exterior dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung ST90 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Samsung ST90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-830 iHS vs the ST90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and ST90 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The visual below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-830 iHS and ST90.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus TG-830 iHS to resolve extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern TG-830 iHS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.