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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung GX-1L 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
Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Introduced February 2006
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung GX-1L, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The TG-830 iHS was unveiled 6 years later than the GX-1L and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TG-830 iHS grades versus the GX-1L in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Samsung GX-1L

 TG-830 iHS GX-1L 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2006Fresher by 84 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k210kClearer screen (+250k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 GX-1L TG-830 iHS 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung GX-1L

 TG-830 iHS GX-1L 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-830 iHS provides 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 GX-1L has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung GX-1L in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-830 iHS versus the GX-1L.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and GX-1L is 91 and 69 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and GX-1L.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-830 iHS using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Olympus TG-830 iHS will produce extra detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger TG-830 iHS should have an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
51
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution sensor (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography factors
Samsung GX-1L Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (570g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography features
Samsung GX-1L Sports photography features
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
39
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Travel photography camera
67
weather sealing
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
52
lighter than competition in class (570 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-1L
45
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
47
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging highlights
Samsung GX-1L Vlogging highlights
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
9
can't shoot video
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung GX-1L
 Olympus TG-830 iHSSamsung GX-1L
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus TG-830 iHS Samsung GX-1L
Category Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2013-01-08 2006-02-24
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 5
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 7.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214g (0.47 lbs) 570g (1.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B 4 x AA
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/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $0