Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony RX1

Lets look closer at the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony RX1, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) offer different sensor size.

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The TG-830 iHS was brought out within a month of the RX1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TG-830 iHS scores versus the RX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-830 iHS features outside dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony RX1 has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony RX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-830 iHS vs the RX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and RX1 is 91 and 79 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-830 iHS and RX1.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-830 iHS due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX1 will give you extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively.