Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A450

Lets look much closer at the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Sony A450, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the A450 (14MP) is pretty similar but the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The TG-830 iHS was unveiled 3 years after the A450 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TG-830 iHS grades versus the A450 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS comes with outside 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) whilst the Sony A450 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Sony A450 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the TG-830 iHS vs the A450.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and A450 is 91 and 65 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and A450.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-830 iHS using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Olympus TG-830 iHS will offer extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern TG-830 iHS will have an edge in sensor innovation.