Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Samsung ST30

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Samsung ST30, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") have different sensor sizes.

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The TG-830 iHS was announced 24 months later than the ST30 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-830 iHS grades versus the ST30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Samsung ST30. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has got physical measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung ST30 has specifications of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Samsung ST30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-830 iHS vs the ST30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and ST30 is 91 and 98 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and ST30.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-830 iHS having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus TG-830 iHS will offer greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger TG-830 iHS should have a benefit in sensor tech.