Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-830 iHS
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1X & Olympus TG-830 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M1X Gallery & Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
E-M1X | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Released | January 2019 | January 2013 | More modern by 74 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 460k | Clearer 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 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus TG-830 iHS
E-M1X | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Olympus TG-830 iHS | |
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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 |