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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX30V

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX30V 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Superseded the Sony HX20V
  • Refreshed by Sony HX50V
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX30V Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony HX30V, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was introduced 11 months after the HX30V which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TG-830 iHS scores against the HX30V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Sony HX30V

 TG-830 iHS HX30V 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 HX30V TG-830 iHS 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony HX30V

 TG-830 iHS HX30V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS features outer dimensions 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 HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony HX30V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-830 iHS and the HX30V.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and HX30V is 91 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The pic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-830 iHS and HX30V.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX30V to deliver greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger TG-830 iHS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Portrait photography with Sony HX30V
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
45
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography details
Sony HX30V Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (254 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography info
Sony HX30V Sports photography info
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography highlights
Sony HX30V Travel photography highlights
67
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competitors in class (254g)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography details
Sony HX30V Landscape photography details
45
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Vlogging with Sony HX30V
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (254g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony HX30V
 Olympus TG-830 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-830 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-08 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 gr (0.47 pounds) 254 gr (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 photographs 320 photographs
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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $0 $420