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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Released January 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 II
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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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-830 iHS, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and they are both built by Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1X was brought out 6 years after the TG-830 iHS which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E-M1X grades against the TG-830 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 E-M1X TG-830 iHS 
ReleasedJanuary 2019January 2013More modern by 74 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k460kClearer display (+577k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Olympus E-M1X

 TG-830 iHS E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 E-M1X TG-830 iHS 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1X has outer measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 997 grams (2.20 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).

Analyze the Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-830 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the E-M1X against the TG-830 iHS.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and TG-830 iHS is 54 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1X and TG-830 iHS.

All in all, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M1X featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-M1X will show more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern E-M1X will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography features
76
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Street photography camera
67
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
features touch focus
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than others (997g)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M1X
Sports photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (60.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery (870 shots)
supports phase detect AF
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Travel photography info
Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography info
68
better than average battery (870 CIPA)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
selfie friendly display
more heavy than others (997g)
67
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography information
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery (870 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
45
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Vlogging features
Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging features
68
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
more heavy than others (997g)
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XOlympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1X Olympus TG-830 iHS
Class Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2019-01-24 2013-01-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 121 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 60.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 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)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 997 grams (2.20 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 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 870 images 300 images
Battery type Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual Single
Price at release $2,999 $0