Nikon L19 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS
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Nikon L19 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Nikon L19 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L19 & Olympus TG-830 iHS. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L19 Gallery & Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
L19 | TG-830 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Nikon L19
TG-830 iHS | L19 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 47 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L19 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
L19 | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L19 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L19 | Olympus TG-830 iHS | |
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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 |