Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony QX30

Lets look more closely at the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Sony QX30, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-830 iHS was released 20 months prior to the QX30 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TG-830 iHS scores versus the QX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has external 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) and the Sony QX30 has proportions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Sony QX30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-830 iHS compared to the QX30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and QX30 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-830 iHS and QX30.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony QX30 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older TG-830 iHS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.