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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs

Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Revealed 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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both are produced by Olympus. The resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was launched about the same time to the TG-830 iHS so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the SZ-16 iHS matches up vs the TG-830 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 SZ-16 iHS TG-830 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 TG-830 iHS SZ-16 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 SZ-16 iHS TG-830 iHS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS provides physical measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-830 iHS has measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-16 iHS compared to the TG-830 iHS.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and TG-830 iHS is 89 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-16 iHS and TG-830 iHS.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files though you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography details
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Street photography features
Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography advice
42
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (220 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
weather proofing
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography details
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relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery power (220 shots)
no Time Lapse function
45
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging advice
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Olympus SZ-16 iHSOlympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SZ-16 iHS Olympus TG-830 iHS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2013-01-08 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 226 gr (0.50 pounds) 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 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 220 photographs 300 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $230 $0