Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX400V

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Sony HX400V, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was released 13 months prior to the HX400V making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TG-830 iHS grades vs the HX400V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has physical dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Sony HX400V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-830 iHS vs the HX400V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and HX400V is 91 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-830 iHS and HX400V.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX400V to result in more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older TG-830 iHS will be behind in sensor tech.