Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VH-515
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VH-515 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VH-515 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Olympus VH-515. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Olympus VH-515 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Olympus VH-515
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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Olympus VH-515
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Introduced | January 2013 | August 2012 | Same age | |
Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus VH-515 Specifications
Olympus TG-830 iHS | Olympus VH-515 | |
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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 |