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Nikon L19 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L19 front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Nikon L19 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs

Nikon L19
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 130g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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
  • Launched January 2013
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Nikon L19 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon L19 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The L19 was revealed 4 years before the TG-830 iHS which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the L19 matches up versus the TG-830 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 L19 TG-830 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Nikon L19

 TG-830 iHS L19 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 47 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L19 and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 L19 TG-830 iHS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon L19 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L19 comes with physical measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus TG-830 iHS has measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L19 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the L19 vs the TG-830 iHS.

Nikon L19 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L19 and TG-830 iHS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L19 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon L19 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L19 and TG-830 iHS.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The L19 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Olympus TG-830 iHS will produce greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged L19 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon L19 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon L19 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L19 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L19
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
18
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L19 Street photography information
Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography information
54
lighter than competitors (130g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Sports photography camera
15
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Travel photography camera
57
lighter than competitors (130g)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L19
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
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no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
45
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L19 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging information
25
lighter than competitors (130g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Nikon L19 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L19 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix L19Olympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L19 Olympus TG-830 iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-02-03 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3264 x 2448 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 214 grams (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 - 300 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $0