Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sigma fp L

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sigma fp L, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and fp L (61MP) and the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-830 iHS was launched 9 years prior to the fp L and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TG-830 iHS matches up vs the fp L with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sigma fp L. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS provides outside measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sigma fp L has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sigma fp L in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-830 iHS compared to the fp L.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and fp L is 91 and 83 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-830 iHS and fp L.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-830 iHS because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sigma fp L will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 45MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older TG-830 iHS will be behind in sensor tech.