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Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Released January 2013
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 XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was announced at a similar time to the TG-830 iHS and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the XZ-10 grades vs the TG-830 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 XZ-10 TG-830 iHS 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Olympus XZ-10

 TG-830 iHS XZ-10 

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 XZ-10 TG-830 iHS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-10 enjoys outside measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Olympus TG-830 iHS has dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the XZ-10 versus the TG-830 iHS.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and TG-830 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The picture below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-10 and TG-830 iHS.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus TG-830 iHS to offer greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography factors
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manual focus
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
35
good MP (16MP)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (221 grams)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Sports photography camera
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography information
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built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (221g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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environment proof
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
really wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (221 grams)
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Olympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Olympus TG-830 iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2013-01-30 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 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 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 35 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.7 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless 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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) 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 jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 gr (0.49 lb) 214 gr (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 240 images 300 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $428 $0