Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS
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Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
- Released January 2016
- Old Model is Olympus TG-860
(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
Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview
Here is a extended comparison of the Olympus TG-870 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof and both are built by Olympus. The image resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TG-870 was brought out 3 years later than the TG-830 iHS and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TG-870 scores against the TG-830 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 & Olympus TG-830 iHS. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-870 Gallery & Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
TG-870 | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Revealed | January 2016 | January 2013 | Fresher by 37 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Olympus TG-870
TG-830 iHS | TG-870 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
TG-870 | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-870 has external measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Olympus TG-830 iHS has sizing of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-870 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-870 vs the TG-830 iHS.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-870 and TG-830 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and TG-830 iHS.
Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern TG-870 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-870 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Olympus TG-830 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Olympus TG-830 iHS |
Category | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
Released | 2016-01-06 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 921k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone 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 | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 221g (0.49 lbs) | 214g (0.47 lbs) |
Dimensions | 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 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 | 300 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-50B | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $280 | $0 |