Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony TX10

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony TX10, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-830 iHS was announced 18 months after the TX10 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TG-830 iHS grades vs the TX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-830 iHS offers outer dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony TX10 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony TX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-830 iHS compared to the TX10.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and TX10 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-830 iHS and TX10.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you may want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern TG-830 iHS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.