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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
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Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VG-120 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Olympus VG-120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VG-120 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Olympus VG-120, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact and both are created by Olympus. The resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was brought out 2 years later than the VG-120 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TG-830 iHS matches up vs the VG-120 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Olympus VG-120

 TG-830 iHS VG-120 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 25 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 VG-120 TG-830 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Olympus VG-120

 TG-830 iHS VG-120 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-830 iHS provides outside 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) whilst the Olympus VG-120 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-830 iHS and the VG-120.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and VG-120 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The visual underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and VG-120.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-830 iHS to provide extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger TG-830 iHS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-120
35
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Street photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography factors
Olympus VG-120 Sports photography factors
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (160 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VG-120 as a Travel photography camera
67
environment proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
62
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (160 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Landscape photography with Olympus VG-120
45
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
36
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery life (160 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging information
Olympus VG-120 Vlogging information
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
28
really wide (26mm)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Olympus VG-120
 Olympus TG-830 iHSOlympus VG-120
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus TG-830 iHS Olympus VG-120
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-01-08 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash settings 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 grams (0.47 lb) 120 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 photographs 160 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $0 $190