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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony H55

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony H55 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 H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony H55 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony H55, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was revealed 2 years later than the H55 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TG-830 iHS scores versus the H55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Sony H55

 TG-830 iHS H55 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013June 2010More recent by 32 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 H55 TG-830 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony H55

 TG-830 iHS H55 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has exterior 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 H55 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-830 iHS against the H55.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony H55 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and H55 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and H55.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-830 iHS to deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger TG-830 iHS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Portrait photography with Sony H55
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography factors
Sony H55 Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Sony H55 as a Sports photography camera
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography information
Sony H55 Travel photography information
67
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography details
Sony H55 Landscape photography details
45
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
42
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging advice
Sony H55 Vlogging advice
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
28
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony H55
 Olympus TG-830 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-830 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-08 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 214g (0.47 lbs) 200g (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $235