Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-830 iHS
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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
- 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
- Introduced August 2009
(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
- Released January 2013

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Nikon S1000pj versus Olympus TG-830 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the S1000pj (12MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S1000pj was released 4 years before the TG-830 iHS and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S1000pj grades against the TG-830 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S1000pj and Olympus TG-830 iHS. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S1000pj Gallery and Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
S1000pj | TG-830 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Nikon S1000pj
TG-830 iHS | S1000pj | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 41 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Olympus TG-830 iHS
S1000pj | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S1000pj provides outside dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus TG-830 iHS has specifications of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S1000pj versus Olympus TG-830 iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the S1000pj compared to the TG-830 iHS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1000pj and TG-830 iHS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The visual underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S1000pj and TG-830 iHS.
All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-830 iHS to render more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older S1000pj will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj | Olympus TG-830 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S1000pj | Olympus TG-830 iHS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2009-08-04 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.8 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 175 grams (0.39 lbs) | 214 grams (0.47 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 300 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $289 | $0 |