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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX50

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX50 Key Specs

Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Released January 2013
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX50 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX50, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was announced 12 months after the WX50 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TG-830 iHS grades versus the WX50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Sony WX50

 TG-830 iHS WX50 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 12 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 WX50 TG-830 iHS 
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony WX50

 TG-830 iHS WX50 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-830 iHS provides physical dimensions 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 WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-830 iHS against the WX50.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and WX50 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-830 iHS and WX50.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos but you need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent TG-830 iHS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography features
Sony WX50 Portrait photography features
35
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography details
Sony WX50 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography features
Sony WX50 Sports photography features
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography factors
Sony WX50 Travel photography factors
67
weather sealing
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than average (117g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography information
Sony WX50 Landscape photography information
45
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
38
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Vlogging with Sony WX50
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
35
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (117 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony WX50
 Olympus TG-830 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-830 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-08 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 grams (0.47 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 240 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $250