Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A7R IV
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A7R IV 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)
- 61MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
- Revealed July 2019
- Older Model is Sony A7R III
- Successor is Sony A7R V
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A7R IV Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony A7R IV, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) have different sensor measurements.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe TG-830 iHS was introduced 7 years earlier than the A7R IV and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the TG-830 iHS matches up against the A7R IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A7R IV Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Sony A7R IV
TG-830 iHS | A7R IV |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
A7R IV | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Revealed | July 2019 | January 2013 | Fresher by 79 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1440k | 460k | Clearer screen (+980k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony A7R IV
TG-830 iHS | A7R IV | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has outside measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony A7R IV has measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony A7R IV in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-830 iHS compared to the A7R IV.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and A7R IV is 91 and 62 respectively.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and A7R IV.
As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-830 iHS using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A7R IV will provide you with greater detail using its extra 45MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older TG-830 iHS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A7R IV Specifications
Olympus TG-830 iHS | Sony Alpha A7R IV | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus TG-830 iHS | Sony Alpha A7R IV |
Class | Waterproof | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2013-01-08 | 2019-07-16 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 61 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 9504 x 6336 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 32000 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 102800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 567 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 1,440k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 5,760k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 214 gr (0.47 pounds) | 665 gr (1.47 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 99 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 26.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 3344 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | 670 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
Storage slots | Single | 2 |
Retail cost | $0 | $3,498 |