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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(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
Olympus TG-830 iHS
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 S1000pj TG-830 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Nikon S1000pj

 TG-830 iHS S1000pj 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2009More recent by 41 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 S1000pj TG-830 iHS 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S1000pj
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Street photography information
Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Sports photography details
Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography details
34
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Travel photography info
Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography info
57
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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weather proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
45
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S1000pj
Vlogging with Olympus TG-830 iHS
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjOlympus TG-830 iHS
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