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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VG-110

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
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Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Olympus VG-110 front
Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VG-110 Key Specs

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
  • Released January 2013
Olympus VG-110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2011
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VG-110 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Olympus VG-110, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and VG-110 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was unveiled 24 months later than the VG-110 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the TG-830 iHS scores against the VG-110 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Olympus VG-110

 TG-830 iHS VG-110 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2011Fresher by 24 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 VG-110 TG-830 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Olympus VG-110

 TG-830 iHS VG-110 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-830 iHS comes with physical measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus VG-110 has specifications of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Olympus VG-110 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-830 iHS versus the VG-110.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VG-110 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and VG-110 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VG-110 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-830 iHS and VG-110.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-830 iHS to give you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern TG-830 iHS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VG-110 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography factors
Olympus VG-110 Portrait photography factors
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography advice
Olympus VG-110 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography details
Olympus VG-110 Sports photography details
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (170 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography factors
Olympus VG-110 Travel photography factors
67
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
57
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery pack (170 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography info
Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography info
45
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
27
relatively wide (27mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery pack (170 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Vlogging with Olympus VG-110
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
28
relatively wide (27mm)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Olympus VG-110
 Olympus TG-830 iHSOlympus VG-110
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus TG-830 iHS Olympus VG-110
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-08 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 grams (0.47 lb) 105 grams (0.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 170 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $150