Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX50

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.