Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony TX100V

Below is a extended review of the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony TX100V, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was announced 2 years later than the TX100V and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TG-830 iHS grades vs the TX100V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has external measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony TX100V has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-830 iHS compared to the TX100V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and TX100V is 91 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-830 iHS and TX100V.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos but you might want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern TG-830 iHS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.