Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony QX100

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Sony QX100, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is relatively similar but the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-830 iHS was manufactured 8 months prior to the QX100 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TG-830 iHS grades versus the QX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has physical 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 QX100 has sizing of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-830 iHS vs the QX100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and QX100 is 91 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and QX100.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-830 iHS featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony QX100 will offer more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older TG-830 iHS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.