Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS
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![Olympus TG-310 front Olympus TG-310 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-TG-310/Olympus-TG-310-front.jpg)
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Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Released January 2011
(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 TG-310 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview
Here is a detailed analysis of the Olympus TG-310 and Olympus TG-830 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras and they are both offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The TG-310 was unveiled 24 months prior to the TG-830 iHS which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the TG-310 scores against the TG-830 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-310 and Olympus TG-830 iHS. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-310 Gallery and Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
TG-310 | TG-830 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Olympus TG-310
TG-830 iHS | TG-310 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 24 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
TG-310 | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-310 has got external dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Olympus TG-830 iHS has proportions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-310 and Olympus TG-830 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the TG-310 versus the TG-830 iHS.
![Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-310-vs-Olympus-TG-830-iHS-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and TG-830 iHS is 94 and 91 respectively.
![Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-310-vs-Olympus-TG-830-iHS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-310 and TG-830 iHS.
To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus TG-830 iHS to give you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The older TG-310 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
![Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-TG-310-vs-Olympus-TG-830-iHS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-310-vs-Olympus-TG-830-iHS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications
Olympus TG-310 | Olympus TG-830 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus TG-310 | Olympus TG-830 iHS |
Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Released | 2011-01-06 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
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) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155 grams (0.34 lb) | 214 grams (0.47 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" 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 | 150 pictures | 300 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-42B | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $0 | $0 |