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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Olympus TG-830 iHS
(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
  • Released January 2013
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Introduced May 2019
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-5
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Olympus TG-6, both Waterproof cameras and they are both built by Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and TG-6 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was manufactured 7 years before the TG-6 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TG-830 iHS scores versus the TG-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Olympus TG-6

 TG-830 iHS TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 TG-6 TG-830 iHS 
IntroducedMay 2019January 2013More modern by 77 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Olympus TG-6

 TG-830 iHS TG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS comes with external dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-6 has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Olympus TG-6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-830 iHS against the TG-6.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and TG-6 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-830 iHS and TG-6.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-830 iHS to provide more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged TG-830 iHS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography advice
35
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
has manual focus
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (253g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography highlights
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery power (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography information
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography information
67
weather proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
68
good battery power (340 per charge)
weather sealing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors (253g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography advice
45
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
57
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery power (340 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Vlogging with Olympus TG-6
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (253g)
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Olympus TG-6
 Olympus TG-830 iHSOlympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus TG-830 iHS Olympus Tough TG-6
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2013-01-08 2019-05-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 gr (0.47 pounds) 253 gr (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 340 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $0 $449