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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
  • Released January 2013
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Also referred to as Wi-Fi
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung Galaxy Camera, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was revealed at a similar time to the Galaxy Camera so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TG-830 iHS grades against the Galaxy Camera for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 TG-830 iHS Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 Galaxy Camera TG-830 iHS 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 TG-830 iHS Galaxy Camera 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2013Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS offers outer measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung Galaxy Camera in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the TG-830 iHS against the Galaxy Camera.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and Galaxy Camera is 91 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-830 iHS and Galaxy Camera.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you need to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography info
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (300g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography features
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
50
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography advice
67
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than average (300 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
45
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
50
focusing manually
fairly wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
37
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone port
lighter than average (300g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Olympus TG-830 iHSSamsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus TG-830 iHS Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also called - Wi-Fi
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-08 2013-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 4.8"
Resolution of display 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 grams (0.47 lbs) 300 grams (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $450