Nikon S30 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS
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Nikon S30 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
- Released February 2012
(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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Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon S30 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S30 (10MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the S30 (1/3") and TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S30 was released 11 months prior to the TG-830 iHS and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S30 scores versus the TG-830 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
| S30 | TG-830 iHS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Nikon S30
| TG-830 iHS | S30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | February 2012 | More recent by 11 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S30 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
| S30 | TG-830 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S30 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S30 enjoys external dimensions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus TG-830 iHS has specifications of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S30 versus the TG-830 iHS.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S30 and TG-830 iHS is 90 and 91 respectively.
Nikon S30 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S30 and TG-830 iHS.
Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S30 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Olympus TG-830 iHS will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older S30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon S30 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S30 | Olympus TG-830 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S30 | Olympus TG-830 iHS |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Released | 2012-02-01 | 2013-01-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 4.8 x 3.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 17.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 29-87mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 7.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT-LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.5fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 214 grams (0.47 pounds) | 214 grams (0.47 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 240 shots | 300 shots |
| Battery style | AA | 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/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $119 | $0 |