Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony S950

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony S950, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and S950 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was introduced 3 years later than the S950 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TG-830 iHS scores versus the S950 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-830 iHS offers external measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony S950 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony S950 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-830 iHS against the S950.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and S950 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-830 iHS and S950.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus TG-830 iHS to offer you greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher TG-830 iHS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.