Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A560

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony A560, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the A560 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-830 iHS was revealed 2 years after the A560 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TG-830 iHS matches up against the A560 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-830 iHS enjoys outside 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) whilst the Sony A560 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony A560 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-830 iHS compared to the A560.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and A560 is 91 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-830 iHS and A560.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-830 iHS using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Olympus TG-830 iHS will provide extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer TG-830 iHS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.