Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony W690

Below is a detailed assessment of the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony W690, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was unveiled 11 months later than the W690 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TG-830 iHS scores vs the W690 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-830 iHS offers outer dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony W690 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the TG-830 iHS compared to the W690.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and W690 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-830 iHS and W690.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you really should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern TG-830 iHS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.