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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung DV300F 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
  • Launched January 2013
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung DV300F Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung DV300F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was launched 13 months after the DV300F making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TG-830 iHS scores vs the DV300F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Samsung DV300F

 TG-830 iHS DV300F 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 DV300F TG-830 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung DV300F

 TG-830 iHS DV300F 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS enjoys exterior measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung DV300F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the TG-830 iHS against the DV300F.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and DV300F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and DV300F.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you will need to take the age of the cameras into account. The more modern TG-830 iHS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography highlights
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography details
Samsung DV300F Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography advice
Samsung DV300F Sports photography advice
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography info
Samsung DV300F Travel photography info
67
environment proofing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (133g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography factors
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography factors
45
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging highlights
Samsung DV300F Vlogging highlights
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no microphone support
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (133g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung DV300F
 Olympus TG-830 iHSSamsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus TG-830 iHS Samsung DV300F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-08 2012-01-02
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214g (0.47 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" 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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $200