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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A100

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
Portability
64
Imaging
48
Features
38
Overall
44

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A100 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
Sony A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
  • Launched July 2006
  • Replaced the Konica Minolta 5D
  • Refreshed by Sony A550
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A100 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A100, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and A100 (10MP) and the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The TG-830 iHS was brought out 6 years later than the A100 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TG-830 iHS matches up versus the A100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Sony A100

 TG-830 iHS A100 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2006Fresher by 79 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 A100 TG-830 iHS 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony A100

 TG-830 iHS A100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A100 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS comes with outside 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) and the Sony A100 has dimensions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-830 iHS and the A100.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and A100 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The visual below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-830 iHS and A100.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-830 iHS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Olympus TG-830 iHS will provide greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher TG-830 iHS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A100 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography information
Sony A100 Portrait photography information
35
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
52
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Street photography camera
Sony A100 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Sports photography with Sony A100
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Travel photography with Sony A100
67
environment sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
45
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography details
Sony A100 Landscape photography details
45
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
53
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
low MP (10MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Sony A100 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
9
can't shoot video
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony A100
 Olympus TG-830 iHSSony Alpha DSLR-A100
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-830 iHS Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
Category Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2013-01-08 2006-07-31
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 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) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Microphone 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 lbs) 638 gr (1.41 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 476
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B NP-FM55H
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $1,000