Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX100V
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX100V Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Revealed October 2011
- Renewed by Sony HX200V
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX100V Overview
Its time to look closer at the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX100V, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TG-830 iHS was brought out 15 months after the HX100V making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TG-830 iHS grades versus the HX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX100V Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Sony HX100V
TG-830 iHS | HX100V | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | October 2011 | More modern by 15 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
HX100V | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony HX100V
TG-830 iHS | HX100V | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS provides outer 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) whilst the Sony HX100V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX100V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-830 iHS compared to the HX100V.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and HX100V is 91 and 66 respectively.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and HX100V.
Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent TG-830 iHS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX100V Specifications
Olympus TG-830 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus TG-830 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-01-08 | 2011-10-21 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 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 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 12.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 214g (0.47 lb) | 577g (1.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
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-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $0 | $429 |