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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VH-515

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Olympus VH-515 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VH-515 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Olympus VH-515
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VH-515 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VH-515, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and VH-515 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was brought out 5 months later than the VH-515 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the TG-830 iHS scores against the VH-515 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Olympus VH-515

 TG-830 iHS VH-515 

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 VH-515 TG-830 iHS 
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Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Olympus VH-515

 TG-830 iHS VH-515 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2012Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VH-515 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-830 iHS features physical measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus VH-515 has sizing of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VH-515 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-830 iHS and the VH-515.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VH-515 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and VH-515 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VH-515 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VH-515 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The visual here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-830 iHS and VH-515.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-830 iHS to result in greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VH-515 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VH-515 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Portrait photography camera
35
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography information
Olympus VH-515 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus by touch
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography highlights
Olympus VH-515 Sports photography highlights
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography info
Olympus VH-515 Travel photography info
67
weather proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
62
features focus by touch
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VH-515 as a Landscape photography camera
45
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
37
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging features
Olympus VH-515 Vlogging features
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
35
decently wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Olympus VH-515
 Olympus TG-830 iHSOlympus VH-515
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus TG-830 iHS Olympus VH-515
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-08 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214g (0.47 pounds) 152g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $648