Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W830

Here is a detailed comparison of the Olympus TG-6 and Sony W830, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and W830 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was brought out 5 years later than the W830 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TG-6 grades versus the W830 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-6 has external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-6 and Sony W830 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-6 against the W830.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and W830 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and W830.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony W830 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern TG-6 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.