Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
- Launched November 2013
- Later Model is Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
- Announced January 2013
Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview
Below is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 and Olympus TG-830 iHS, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Fujifilm X-A1 was announced 11 months later than the TG-830 iHS so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-A1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A1 grades versus the TG-830 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-A1 & Olympus TG-830 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-A1 Gallery & Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
Fujifilm X-A1 | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | January 2013 | More recent by 11 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Fujifilm X-A1
TG-830 iHS | Fujifilm X-A1 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
Fujifilm X-A1 | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A1 features outer dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Olympus TG-830 iHS has proportions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm X-A1 and Olympus TG-830 iHS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 and the TG-830 iHS.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A1 and TG-830 iHS is 87 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A1 and TG-830 iHS.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A1 features the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler. The newer Fujifilm X-A1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications
Fujifilm X-A1 | Olympus TG-830 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm X-A1 | Olympus TG-830 iHS |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Launched | 2013-11-30 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR Processor II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 368.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Fujifilm X | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 54 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 920k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (ISO200m) | - |
Flash modes | Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. | 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 | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 330 gr (0.73 pounds) | 214 gr (0.47 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" 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 | 350 pictures | 300 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $329 | $0 |