Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX80

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony HX80, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was introduced 4 years prior to the HX80 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-830 iHS matches up vs the HX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has got outside measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony HX80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-830 iHS and the HX80.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and HX80 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-830 iHS and HX80.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX80 to result in more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged TG-830 iHS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.