Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony a5100

Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony a5100, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The TG-830 iHS was released 19 months earlier than the a5100 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-830 iHS grades against the a5100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony Alpha a5100. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-830 iHS comes with exterior 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) and the Sony a5100 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony a5100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-830 iHS vs the a5100.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and a5100 is 91 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and a5100.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-830 iHS because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony a5100 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged TG-830 iHS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.