Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS
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Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
- Announced July 2009
- Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6000
(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
- Launched January 2013
Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus 6000 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Olympus. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 6000 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the TG-830 iHS and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 6000 matches up versus the TG-830 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Olympus TG-830 iHS. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
6000 | TG-830 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Olympus 6000
TG-830 iHS | 6000 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | July 2009 | More recent by 42 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
6000 | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6000 provides outside measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while 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).
Examine the Olympus 6000 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the 6000 versus the TG-830 iHS.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 6000 and TG-830 iHS is 94 and 91 respectively.
Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6000 and TG-830 iHS.
As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-830 iHS to offer more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older 6000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Olympus TG-830 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Olympus TG-830 iHS |
Also Known as | mju Tough 6000 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2009-07-01 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 179 gr (0.39 lbs) | 214 gr (0.47 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 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 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $259 | $0 |