Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A65

Following is a in-depth review of the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A65, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and A65 (24MP) and the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-830 iHS was brought out 14 months after the A65 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TG-830 iHS matches up versus the A65 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony SLT-A65. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-830 iHS enjoys 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) and the Sony A65 has proportions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A65 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-830 iHS versus the A65.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and A65 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-830 iHS and A65.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-830 iHS featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A65 will resolve extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent TG-830 iHS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.