Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W830
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W830 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Announced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2014
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W830 Overview
Here is a in depth comparison of the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W830, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the W830 (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TG-850 iHS was launched around the same time to the W830 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-850 iHS grades versus the W830 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W830 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Sony W830
TG-850 iHS | W830 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
W830 | TG-850 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony W830
TG-850 iHS | W830 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | January 2014 | Same age | |
Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W830 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-850 iHS against the W830.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and W830 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-850 iHS and W830.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony W830 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively.
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony W830 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 |
Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2014-01-29 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4616 x 3464 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 2.80 m (with ISO auto) |
Flash settings | - | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Yes | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 218 grams (0.48 lbs) | 122 grams (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 330 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $250 | $128 |