Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX100V

Its time to look closer at the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX100V, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-830 iHS was brought out 15 months after the HX100V making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TG-830 iHS grades versus the HX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS provides outer 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) whilst the Sony HX100V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX100V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-830 iHS compared to the HX100V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and HX100V is 91 and 66 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and HX100V.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent TG-830 iHS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.