Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony RX100 V

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony RX100 V, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is pretty close but the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-830 iHS was unveiled 4 years earlier than the RX100 V which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TG-830 iHS scores vs the RX100 V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has got exterior measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony RX100 V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony RX100 V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-830 iHS versus the RX100 V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and RX100 V is 91 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and RX100 V.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-830 iHS using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 V will provide you with extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged TG-830 iHS will be behind in sensor innovation.