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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony H90

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony H90 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony H90 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Sony H90, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was brought out 11 months later than the H90 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TG-830 iHS matches up against the H90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Sony H90

 TG-830 iHS H90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 H90 TG-830 iHS 
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony H90

 TG-830 iHS H90 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-830 iHS comes with external dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Sony H90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-830 iHS and the H90.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony H90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and H90 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-830 iHS and H90.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent TG-830 iHS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H90 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good MP (16MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography features
Sony H90 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography details
Sony H90 Sports photography details
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Travel photography with Sony H90
67
environment proof
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Landscape photography with Sony H90
45
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
44
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging highlights
Sony H90 Vlogging highlights
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no external mic port
32
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony H90
 Olympus TG-830 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-830 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-08 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 grams (0.47 lb) 222 grams (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 290 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $0 $230