Olympus TG-310 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS
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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

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").

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.

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
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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.
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.

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 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.

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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 |