Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony G3

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony G3, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was announced 4 years later than the G3 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TG-830 iHS matches up against the G3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-830 iHS enjoys exterior 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) and the Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-830 iHS against the G3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and G3 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Normally, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-830 iHS and G3.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus TG-830 iHS to show more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern TG-830 iHS provides a benefit in sensor tech.