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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung SL102

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung SL102 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 SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Also Known as ES55
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung SL102 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung SL102, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was announced 4 years later than the SL102 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TG-830 iHS grades versus the SL102 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Samsung SL102

 TG-830 iHS SL102 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 49 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 SL102 TG-830 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung SL102

 TG-830 iHS SL102 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has got outer measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung SL102 has proportions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-830 iHS vs the SL102.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and SL102 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The graphic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-830 iHS and SL102.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-830 iHS to offer more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher TG-830 iHS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography information
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography information
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
25
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Street photography with Samsung SL102
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Sports photography with Samsung SL102
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Travel photography with Samsung SL102
67
environment sealing
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
62
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Landscape photography with Samsung SL102
45
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
27
fast max aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging details
Samsung SL102 Vlogging details
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
30
fast max aperture (f)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competitors (116g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung SL102
 Olympus TG-830 iHSSamsung SL102
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus TG-830 iHS Samsung SL102
Otherwise known as - ES55
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-08 2009-01-08
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $130