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Nikon S800c vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Nikon S800c vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs

Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Announced February 2013
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 S800c vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon S800c vs Olympus TG-830 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S800c was manufactured about the same time to the TG-830 iHS so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the S800c scores vs the TG-830 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 S800c TG-830 iHS 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution819k460kClearer screen (+359k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Nikon S800c

 TG-830 iHS S800c 

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 S800c TG-830 iHS 
LaunchedFebruary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S800c vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S800c features outer measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-830 iHS has specifications of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Nikon S800c vs Olympus TG-830 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S800c vs the TG-830 iHS.

Nikon S800c vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S800c and TG-830 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S800c vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S800c and TG-830 iHS.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of files however you really should consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S800c vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S800c
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
MP count good (16MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S800c Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S800c
Sports photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (140 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S800c Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography advice
65
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (140 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
67
environment proof
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S800c Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography details
41
relatively wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery life (140 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
45
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S800c Vlogging information
Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging information
35
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Nikon S800c vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix S800cOlympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S800c Olympus TG-830 iHS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2013-02-04 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 819k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 184g (0.41 lb) 214g (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 140 photographs 300 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $290 $0