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Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Olympus SH-50 front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs

Olympus SH-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
  • Launched January 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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus SH-50 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SH-50 was launched about the same time to the TG-830 iHS so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SH-50 grades versus the TG-830 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 SH-50 TG-830 iHS 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Olympus SH-50

 TG-830 iHS SH-50 

Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 SH-50 TG-830 iHS 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-50 features outside dimensions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Olympus TG-830 iHS has proportions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SH-50 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SH-50 vs the TG-830 iHS.

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-50 and TG-830 iHS is 88 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-50 and TG-830 iHS.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography information
44
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Street photography details
Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography details
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than average in class (269 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography advice
48
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography features
69
lighter than average in class (269g)
offers touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
67
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography info
49
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
45
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-50 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging info
34
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (269 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
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Olympus SH-50 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-50 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Olympus SH-50Olympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SH-50 Olympus TG-830 iHS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-08 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") 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 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $300 $0