Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony T99

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Sony T99, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the T99 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was released 2 years later than the T99 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TG-830 iHS grades against the T99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has physical 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 T99 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-830 iHS versus the T99.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and T99 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-830 iHS and T99.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-830 iHS to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern TG-830 iHS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.