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Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
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Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs

Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Superseded the Olympus SH-2
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
  • Announced January 2013
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Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Olympus. The resolution of the SH-3 (16MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was manufactured 3 years later than the TG-830 iHS and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SH-3 grades against the TG-830 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 SH-3 TG-830 iHS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2013Fresher by 38 months
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Olympus SH-3

 TG-830 iHS SH-3 

Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 SH-3 TG-830 iHS 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SH-3 features outside dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-830 iHS has specifications of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SH-3 compared to the TG-830 iHS.

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-3 and TG-830 iHS is 88 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-3 and TG-830 iHS.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The younger SH-3 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography advice
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
boasts touch to focus
lighter than average in class (271g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography features
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery (380 shots)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SH-3
Travel photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
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better than average battery (380 shots)
lighter than average in class (271 grams)
boasts touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
67
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography factors
55
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
45
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging details
35
decently wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average in class (271g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Olympus SH-3 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Olympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus SH-3 Olympus TG-830 iHS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2016-02-08 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) -
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 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 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 grams (0.60 pounds) 214 grams (0.47 pounds)
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 All around 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 photographs 300 photographs
Battery style 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 1 1
Pricing at launch $579 $0