Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-4
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs
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- 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
- Introduced January 2013
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- 16MP - 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
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Launched April 2015
- Replaced the Olympus TG-3
- Later Model is Olympus TG-5
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-4 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-4, both Waterproof cameras and they are both sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-830 iHS was released 3 years earlier than the TG-4 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the TG-830 iHS grades versus the TG-4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-4 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Olympus Tough TG-4. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Olympus TG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Olympus TG-4
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
TG-4 | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Launched | April 2015 | January 2013 | Newer by 27 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Olympus TG-4
TG-830 iHS | TG-4 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS enjoys external measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus TG-4 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the TG-830 iHS compared to the TG-4.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and TG-4 is 91 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The image here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-830 iHS and TG-4.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged TG-830 iHS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications
Olympus TG-830 iHS | Olympus Tough TG-4 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus TG-830 iHS | Olympus Tough TG-4 |
Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2013-01-08 | 2015-04-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic VII |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 214 grams (0.47 lb) | 247 grams (0.54 lb) |
Dimensions | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 112 x 66 x 31mm (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 photos | 380 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $0 | $379 |