Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX9V

The following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony HX9V, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was released 18 months after the HX9V which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TG-830 iHS matches up versus the HX9V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS offers outer dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony HX9V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-830 iHS compared to the HX9V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and HX9V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The image here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-830 iHS and HX9V.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher TG-830 iHS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.