Canon G15 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS
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Canon G15 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched January 2013
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Its time to look much closer at the Canon G15 and Olympus TG-830 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.
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Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G15 grades versus the TG-830 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G15 and Olympus TG-830 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G15 Gallery and Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
| G15 | TG-830 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Canon G15
| TG-830 iHS | G15 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon G15 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
| G15 | TG-830 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2012 |  | January 2013 | Same generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither offers Touch screen |
Canon G15 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G15 offers outer dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-830 iHS has specifications of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Look at the Canon G15 and Olympus TG-830 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the G15 compared to the TG-830 iHS.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and TG-830 iHS is 86 and 91 respectively.
Canon G15 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G15 and TG-830 iHS.
To sum up, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G15 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Olympus TG-830 iHS will show more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.
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Canon G15 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G15 | Olympus TG-830 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Olympus |
| Model | Canon PowerShot G15 | Olympus TG-830 iHS |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2012-09-17 | 2013-01-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 5 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.9-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | TFT PureColor II G LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 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 jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 352 grams (0.78 lbs) | 214 grams (0.47 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 46 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 19.9 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.5 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 165 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 photos | 300 photos |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-10L | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $499 | $0 |
