Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony QX1

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony QX1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Lens-style by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is relatively close but the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-830 iHS was introduced 20 months earlier than the QX1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TG-830 iHS matches up against the QX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony Alpha QX1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has external 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) while the Sony QX1 has specifications of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony QX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-830 iHS compared to the QX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and QX1 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and QX1.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-830 iHS with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony QX1 will result in more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older TG-830 iHS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.