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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung HZ30W 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
  • Launched January 2013
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB600
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Samsung HZ30W, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was announced 3 years after the HZ30W which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TG-830 iHS matches up versus the HZ30W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Samsung HZ30W

 TG-830 iHS HZ30W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 37 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 HZ30W TG-830 iHS 
Manual focus More exact focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung HZ30W

 TG-830 iHS HZ30W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-830 iHS features outer dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the TG-830 iHS and the HZ30W.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and HZ30W is 91 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-830 iHS and HZ30W.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus TG-830 iHS to offer you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher TG-830 iHS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Portrait photography camera
35
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
29
focusing manually
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography info
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography info
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography details
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography details
67
weather proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
63
lighter than others (245g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Landscape photography camera
45
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging highlights
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
30
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung HZ30W
 Olympus TG-830 iHSSamsung HZ30W
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-830 iHS Samsung HZ30W
Otherwise known as - WB600
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-08 2010-01-19
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash settings 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 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 grams (0.47 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $0 $280