Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung SL102
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung SL102 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung SL102. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Samsung SL102 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Samsung SL102
TG-830 iHS | SL102 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 49 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
SL102 | TG-830 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung SL102
TG-830 iHS | SL102 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung SL102 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung SL102 Specifications
Olympus TG-830 iHS | Samsung SL102 | |
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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 |