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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs

Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternative Name is X-925
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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus TG-830 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both are offered by Olympus. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was announced 4 years earlier than the TG-830 iHS and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FE-4000 matches up versus the TG-830 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 FE-4000 TG-830 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Olympus FE-4000

 TG-830 iHS FE-4000 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2009More recent by 42 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 FE-4000 TG-830 iHS 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4000 has got physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus TG-830 iHS has specifications of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-4000 and the TG-830 iHS.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and TG-830 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4000 and TG-830 iHS.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-830 iHS to provide greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older FE-4000 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-4000
Street photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
55
lighter than competition (136 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography details
62
lighter than competition (136 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
67
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography highlights
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
45
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging factors
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (136 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Olympus FE-4000Olympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-4000 Olympus TG-830 iHS
Also referred to as X-925 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-07-22 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in 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
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lb) 214 grams (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 - 300 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $130 $0