Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony W530

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony W530, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the W530 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was revealed 2 years later than the W530 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TG-830 iHS scores against the W530 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-830 iHS comes with outer 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 W530 has specifications of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony W530 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-830 iHS compared to the W530.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and W530 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and W530.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus TG-830 iHS to deliver more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent TG-830 iHS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.