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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung SL820

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung SL820 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 SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Also referred to as IT100
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung SL820, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and SL820 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was brought out 3 years after the SL820 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TG-830 iHS grades vs the SL820 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Samsung SL820

 TG-830 iHS SL820 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2009More modern by 48 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 SL820 TG-830 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung SL820

 TG-830 iHS SL820 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-830 iHS features exterior dimensions 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 SL820 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-830 iHS and the SL820.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and SL820 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-830 iHS and SL820.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus TG-830 iHS to offer extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern TG-830 iHS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography features
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography features
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Sports photography with Samsung SL820
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography features
Samsung SL820 Travel photography features
67
environment proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
57
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Landscape photography with Samsung SL820
45
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
32
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging factors
Samsung SL820 Vlogging factors
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
27
fairly wide (28mm)
includes face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung SL820
 Olympus TG-830 iHSSamsung SL820
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus TG-830 iHS Samsung SL820
Also Known as - IT100
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-08 2009-02-17
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214g (0.47 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $280