Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony NEX-7

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony NEX-7, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and NEX-7 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The TG-830 iHS was brought out 14 months later than the NEX-7 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TG-830 iHS grades versus the NEX-7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-830 iHS features outside dimensions 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 NEX-7 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony NEX-7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-830 iHS and the NEX-7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and NEX-7 is 91 and 84 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-830 iHS and NEX-7.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-830 iHS due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony NEX-7 will offer greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent TG-830 iHS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.