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Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
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Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs

Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Released March 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus SH-1
  • Successor is Olympus SH-3
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 SH-2 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus SH-2 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both are produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was announced 2 years after the TG-830 iHS which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SH-2 matches up versus the TG-830 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 SH-2 TG-830 iHS 
RevealedMarch 2015January 2013More modern by 27 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Olympus SH-2

 TG-830 iHS SH-2 

Common features in the Olympus SH-2 and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 SH-2 TG-830 iHS 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-2 has exterior dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Olympus TG-830 iHS has dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SH-2 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SH-2 versus the TG-830 iHS.

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and TG-830 iHS is 88 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-2 and TG-830 iHS.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you should take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher SH-2 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography info
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Street photography info
Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography info
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (271g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-2 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography details
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incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery (380 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Travel photography camera
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better than average battery (380 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
has focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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weather proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
55
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
45
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-2 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Vlogging camera
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-2 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Olympus Stylus SH-2Olympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus SH-2 Olympus TG-830 iHS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2015-03-11 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) -
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 grams (0.60 pounds) 214 grams (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 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 380 photos 300 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $399 $0