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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VG-160 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Olympus VG-160, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was launched 13 months after the VG-160 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TG-830 iHS grades versus the VG-160 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Olympus VG-160

 TG-830 iHS VG-160 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 13 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 VG-160 TG-830 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Olympus VG-160

 TG-830 iHS VG-160 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has got physical dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-160 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Olympus VG-160 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-830 iHS vs the VG-160.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and VG-160 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-830 iHS and VG-160.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-830 iHS to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger TG-830 iHS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography factors
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography factors
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
good MP (14MP)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography details
Olympus VG-160 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography information
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography information
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (165 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography info
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography info
67
environment proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery (165 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography factors
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography factors
45
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
36
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery (165 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging info
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging info
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
30
decently wide (26mm)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Olympus VG-160
 Olympus TG-830 iHSOlympus VG-160
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus TG-830 iHS Olympus VG-160
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-08 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214g (0.47 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
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 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 shots 165 shots
Battery style 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $0 $90