Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony W220

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Sony W220, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and W220 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was brought out 4 years later than the W220 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TG-830 iHS scores versus the W220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has got 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) and the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Sony W220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-830 iHS versus the W220.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and W220 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-830 iHS and W220.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-830 iHS to offer greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The newer TG-830 iHS provides an advantage in sensor technology.