Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony H55

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony H55, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was revealed 2 years later than the H55 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TG-830 iHS scores versus the H55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has exterior measurements 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 H55 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony H55 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-830 iHS against the H55.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and H55 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and H55.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-830 iHS to deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger TG-830 iHS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.