Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony RX10 IV

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Sony RX10 IV, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is pretty comparable but the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") posses different sensor measurements.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The TG-830 iHS was unveiled 5 years earlier than the RX10 IV which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-830 iHS grades vs the RX10 IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has got outer dimensions 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 RX10 IV has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Sony RX10 IV in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-830 iHS and the RX10 IV.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and RX10 IV is 91 and 52 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-830 iHS and RX10 IV.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-830 iHS with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX10 IV will provide extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TG-830 iHS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.