Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS
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91 Imaging
36 Features
38 Overall
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Portability
91 Imaging
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91 Imaging
40 Features
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Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs
Canon D30
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 218g - 109 x 68 x 28mm
- Revealed February 2014
Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2014
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Following is a extensive comparison of the Canon D30 versus Olympus TG-850 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the D30 (12MP) and TG-850 iHS (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe D30 was launched at a similar time to the TG-850 iHS and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the D30 grades vs the TG-850 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
| D30 | TG-850 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Canon D30
| TG-850 iHS | D30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Canon D30 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
| D30 | TG-850 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2014 |  | January 2014 | Similar generation |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon D30 offers physical dimensions of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Olympus TG-850 iHS has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the D30 against the TG-850 iHS.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D30 and TG-850 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.
Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D30 and TG-850 iHS.
Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus TG-850 iHS to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively.
Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon D30
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
focusing manually
includes face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography factors
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery power (330 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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environment proof
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
great battery power (330 CIPA)
weather sealing
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (21mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Canon D30 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
fairly wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
weather sealing
great battery power (330 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Canon D30 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Vlogging camera
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
fairly wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot D30 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Olympus |
| Model | Canon PowerShot D30 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS |
| Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2014-02-12 | 2014-01-29 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DIGIC 4 | TruePic VII |
| Sensor type | BSI-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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4616 x 3464 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 21-105mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.5-5.7 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 461k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | PureColor II LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 1/2s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 7.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, on, slow sync, off | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Yes |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 218 grams (0.48 lbs) | 218 grams (0.48 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 photos | 330 photos |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-6LH | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) | Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $329 | $250 |