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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX400V

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX400V 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
  • Announced January 2013
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Older Model is Sony HX300
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX400V Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Sony HX400V, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was released 13 months prior to the HX400V making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TG-830 iHS grades vs the HX400V 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 HX400V

 TG-830 iHS HX400V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 HX400V TG-830 iHS 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2013Fresher by 13 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony HX400V

 TG-830 iHS HX400V 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has physical 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) while the Sony HX400V has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Sony HX400V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-830 iHS vs the HX400V.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and HX400V is 91 and 62 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-830 iHS and HX400V.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX400V to result in more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older TG-830 iHS will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography features
Sony HX400V Portrait photography features
35
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
51
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Street photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography advice
Sony HX400V Sports photography advice
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography details
Sony HX400V Travel photography details
67
environment proof
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
53
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (660 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography advice
Sony HX400V Landscape photography advice
45
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
49
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging highlights
Sony HX400V Vlogging highlights
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
29
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (660g)
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony HX400V
 Olympus TG-830 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-830 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-08 2014-02-12
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
External flash
AEB
WB 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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 grams (0.47 lb) 660 grams (1.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 shots 300 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $448