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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX9

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX9 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Sony WX9, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was unveiled 2 years later than the WX9 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TG-830 iHS scores vs the WX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Sony WX9

 TG-830 iHS WX9 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 WX9 TG-830 iHS 
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony WX9

 TG-830 iHS WX9 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has physical 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 WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Sony WX9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-830 iHS vs the WX9.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and WX9 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The visual below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and WX9.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher TG-830 iHS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography info
Sony WX9 Portrait photography info
35
good MP (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography highlights
Sony WX9 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Sports photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Travel photography with Sony WX9
67
environment proofing
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography features
Sony WX9 Landscape photography features
45
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
43
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX9 as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
33
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony WX9
 Olympus TG-830 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-830 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-08 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
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
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lbs) -
Dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $188