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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Released January 2013
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm SL1000 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was announced very close to the TG-830 iHS which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm SL1000 matches up against the TG-830 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 Fujifilm SL1000 TG-830 iHS 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Fujifilm SL1000

 TG-830 iHS Fujifilm SL1000 

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 Fujifilm SL1000 TG-830 iHS 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL1000 comes with outside measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) while 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).

Examine the Fujifilm SL1000 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 compared to the TG-830 iHS.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL1000 and TG-830 iHS is 61 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The picture here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL1000 and TG-830 iHS.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you should consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography highlights
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screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than average (659 grams)
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography highlights
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great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery (350 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography information
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great battery (350 CIPA)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (659g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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weather sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
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rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
great battery (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging info
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
heavier than average (659g)
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Olympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Olympus TG-830 iHS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2013-01-07 2013-01-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 659 gr (1.45 pounds) 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 photos 300 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $600 $0