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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX7V

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX7V 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX7V Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX7V, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was announced 18 months later than the HX7V making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the TG-830 iHS scores vs the HX7V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Sony HX7V

 TG-830 iHS HX7V 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2011Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 HX7V TG-830 iHS 
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony HX7V

 TG-830 iHS HX7V 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-830 iHS features outer dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX7V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-830 iHS and the HX7V.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and HX7V is 91 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-830 iHS and HX7V.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you should always factor the age of the cameras into account. The newer TG-830 iHS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Portrait photography with Sony HX7V
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Street photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Sports photography with Sony HX7V
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography information
Sony HX7V Travel photography information
67
environment sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
67
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Landscape photography with Sony HX7V
45
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Vlogging with Sony HX7V
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony HX7V
 Olympus TG-830 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-830 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-08 2011-07-19
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214g (0.47 lb) 208g (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $499