Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony W830

In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Sony W830, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the W830 (20MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-830 iHS was announced 12 months before the W830 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TG-830 iHS grades against the W830 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-830 iHS provides exterior measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Sony W830 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-830 iHS against the W830.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and W830 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-830 iHS and W830.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony W830 to offer you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged TG-830 iHS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.