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Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus TG-320 front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
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Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2012
Olympus TG-830 iHS
(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
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Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus TG-320 and Olympus TG-830 iHS, both Waterproof cameras and they are both designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was announced 12 months prior to the TG-830 iHS and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the TG-320 matches up vs the TG-830 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 TG-320 TG-830 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Olympus TG-320

 TG-830 iHS TG-320 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 12 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 TG-320 TG-830 iHS 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-320 features outside measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Olympus TG-830 iHS has measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-320 vs the TG-830 iHS.

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and TG-830 iHS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and TG-830 iHS.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-830 iHS to produce greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older TG-320 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography info
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good resolution (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography details
Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography details
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-320
Sports photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (150 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than others in class (155 grams)
weather sealing
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery life (150 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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weather proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography advice
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery life (150 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (155g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
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Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Olympus TG-320Olympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus TG-320 Olympus TG-830 iHS
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2012-01-10 2013-01-08
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
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 All around 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
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $0 $0