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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Released January 2009
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus TG-830 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was announced 5 years prior to the TG-830 iHS which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SP-565UZ scores against the TG-830 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 SP-565UZ TG-830 iHS 
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 TG-830 iHS SP-565UZ 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 48 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 SP-565UZ TG-830 iHS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-565UZ offers exterior measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Olympus TG-830 iHS has dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus TG-830 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-565UZ vs the TG-830 iHS.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and TG-830 iHS is 72 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and TG-830 iHS.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-830 iHS to provide extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Street photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
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has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography information
Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography information
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incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
long reach (520mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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environment proofing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-565UZ
Vlogging with Olympus TG-830 iHS
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reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Olympus SP-565UZOlympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Olympus TG-830 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2009-01-15 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 143 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/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 data format - H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 grams (0.91 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 30 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 18.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 68 not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $400 $0