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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A7R IV 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
Sony A7R IV
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Sony A7R IV

 TG-830 iHS A7R IV 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 A7R IV TG-830 iHS 
RevealedJuly 2019January 2013Fresher by 79 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k460kClearer screen (+980k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony A7R IV

 TG-830 iHS A7R IV 
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A7R IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7R IV Portrait photography highlights
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
88
you can focus manually
MP count great (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features touch focus
environment proof
very good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography details
Sony A7R IV Sports photography details
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
good battery life (670 shots)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography features
Sony A7R IV Travel photography features
67
weather proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
74
good battery life (670 per charge)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
MP count great (61MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography information
Sony A7R IV Landscape photography information
45
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
88
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
good battery life (670 per charge)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R IV as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
37
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony A7R IV
 Olympus TG-830 iHSSony Alpha A7R IV
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