Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX200V

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX200V, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was launched 9 months later than the HX200V so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TG-830 iHS grades vs the HX200V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has got outer 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) whilst the Sony HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX200V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the TG-830 iHS and the HX200V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and HX200V is 91 and 66 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-830 iHS and HX200V.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony HX200V to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer TG-830 iHS should have a benefit in sensor tech.