Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
- Introduced May 2012
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview
The following is a complete assessment of the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Olympus TG-1 iHS, both Waterproof cameras and they are both offered by Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and TG-1 iHS (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The TG-830 iHS was revealed 9 months after the TG-1 iHS which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TG-830 iHS grades vs the TG-1 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
TG-830 iHS | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | May 2012 | Newer by 9 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
TG-1 iHS | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Display resolution | 610k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+150k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Olympus TG-1 iHS
TG-830 iHS | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has got exterior measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus TG-1 iHS has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Olympus TG-1 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-830 iHS versus the TG-1 iHS.
![Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-830-iHS-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-1-iHS-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and TG-1 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.
![Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-830-iHS-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-1-iHS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-830 iHS and TG-1 iHS.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-830 iHS to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern TG-830 iHS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-TG-830-iHS-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-1-iHS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-830-iHS-vs-Olympus-Tough-TG-1-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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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications
Olympus TG-830 iHS | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus TG-830 iHS | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS |
Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Released | 2013-01-08 | 2012-05-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 610k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash settings | 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 214 grams (0.47 lbs) | 230 grams (0.51 lbs) |
Dimensions | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
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 shots | 350 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | LI90B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 and 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $0 | $399 |