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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs

Olympus Tough-3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 3000
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 Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras and both are manufactured by Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the TG-830 iHS and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the Tough-3000 scores versus the TG-830 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 Tough-3000 TG-830 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Olympus Tough-3000

 TG-830 iHS Tough-3000 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 36 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 Tough-3000 TG-830 iHS 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus Tough-3000 has exterior dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Olympus TG-830 iHS has measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Tough-3000 versus the TG-830 iHS.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Tough-3000 and TG-830 iHS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Tough-3000 and TG-830 iHS.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-830 iHS to offer extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older Tough-3000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Street photography info
Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Sports photography camera
36
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Travel photography camera
61
environment proofing
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
environment proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
35
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
45
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging info
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus Tough-3000 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000Olympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 Olympus TG-830 iHS
Also Known as mju Tough 3000 -
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-07 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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, 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 gr (0.35 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") 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 - 300 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $0