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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was unveiled 11 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TG-830 iHS matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 TG-830 iHS Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 Galaxy Camera 2 TG-830 iHS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 11 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k460kCrisper display (+577k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 TG-830 iHS Galaxy Camera 2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-830 iHS features outside dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-830 iHS compared to the Galaxy Camera 2.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and Galaxy Camera 2 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The photograph below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-830 iHS and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of photos although you will want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older TG-830 iHS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (283 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
48
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
good battery power (400 shots)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography features
67
environment proof
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
73
good battery power (400 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (283 grams)
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography highlights
45
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
52
focusing manually
decently wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
good battery power (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
37
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone support
lighter than competitors in class (283 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Olympus TG-830 iHSSamsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-830 iHS Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-08 2014-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 4.8 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 grams (0.47 lbs) 283 grams (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 400 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $400