Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS
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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Alternative Name is mju 7000
(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
- Introduced January 2013
Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview
In this write-up, we are looking at the Olympus 7000 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Olympus. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 7000 was launched 5 years before the TG-830 iHS which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the 7000 grades versus the TG-830 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Olympus TG-830 iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
7000 | TG-830 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Olympus 7000
TG-830 iHS | 7000 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | January 2009 | Newer by 48 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
7000 | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7000 has external dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-830 iHS has measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Look at the Olympus 7000 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the 7000 vs the TG-830 iHS.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and TG-830 iHS is 94 and 91 respectively.
Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 7000 and TG-830 iHS.
As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-830 iHS to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged 7000 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7000 | Olympus TG-830 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus Stylus 7000 | Olympus TG-830 iHS |
Also called | mju 7000 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-260mm (7.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.80 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 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 | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 172g (0.38 pounds) | 214g (0.47 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 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 | - | 300 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $280 | $0 |