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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A300

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
45
Overall
47

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A300 Key Specs

Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2013
Sony A300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Announced January 2008
  • Later Model is Sony A330
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A300 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Sony A300, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and A300 (10MP) and the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The TG-830 iHS was released 5 years later than the A300 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TG-830 iHS scores against the A300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Sony A300

 TG-830 iHS A300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2008Fresher by 61 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 A300 TG-830 iHS 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony A300

 TG-830 iHS A300 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A300 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has outside dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony A300 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Sony A300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-830 iHS against the A300.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and A300 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A300 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-830 iHS and A300.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-830 iHS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus TG-830 iHS will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger TG-830 iHS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A300 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A300 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A300 as a Portrait photography camera
35
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography info
Sony A300 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
74
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Sony A300 as a Sports photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
54
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography highlights
Sony A300 Travel photography highlights
67
weather sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
45
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography features
Sony A300 Landscape photography features
45
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
57
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging highlights
Sony A300 Vlogging highlights
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no mic support
9
no video shooting
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony A300
 Olympus TG-830 iHSSony Alpha DSLR-A300
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-830 iHS Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
Type Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2013-01-08 2008-01-30
Body design 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 data format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lb) 632 gr (1.39 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.4
DXO Low light score not tested 538
Other
Battery life 300 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $0 $0