Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-830 iHS
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
- Revealed August 2020
- Older Model is Olympus E-M10 III
(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
- Released January 2013

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview
Following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Olympus TG-830 iHS, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

The E-M10 IV was unveiled 7 years after the TG-830 iHS which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera.
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-M10 IV matches up vs the TG-830 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Olympus TG-830 iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
E-M10 IV | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Released | August 2020 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 93 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+580k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Olympus E-M10 IV
TG-830 iHS | E-M10 IV |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Olympus TG-830 iHS
E-M10 IV | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 IV enjoys external dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Olympus TG-830 iHS has proportions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Olympus TG-830 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M10 IV versus the TG-830 iHS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 IV and TG-830 iHS is 81 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 IV and TG-830 iHS.
As you can see, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 IV using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M10 IV will show greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer E-M10 IV will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Olympus TG-830 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Olympus TG-830 iHS |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2020-08-04 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VIII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 121 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.7 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.20 m (at ISO 200) | - |
Flash options | Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 383g (0.84 lbs) | 214g (0.47 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 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 | 360 shots | 300 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-50 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $699 | $0 |