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Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
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Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs

Canon D30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 218g - 109 x 68 x 28mm
  • Released February 2014
Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
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Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the D30 (12MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D30 was launched 14 months after the TG-830 iHS which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the D30 grades against the TG-830 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 D30 TG-830 iHS 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2013Newer by 14 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Canon D30

 TG-830 iHS D30 

Common features in the Canon D30 and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 D30 TG-830 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon D30 has got external measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-830 iHS has sizing of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the D30 versus the TG-830 iHS.

Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and TG-830 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D30 and TG-830 iHS.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus TG-830 iHS to provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher D30 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
comes with face detection focusing
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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decent MP (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography info
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography advice
60
environment proof
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
weather proofing
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography details
44
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
45
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging information
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Canon PowerShot D30Olympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot D30 Olympus TG-830 iHS
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2014-02-12 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech PureColor II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 grams (0.48 pounds) 214 grams (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 images 300 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $329 $0