Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX80
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX80 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Revealed March 2016
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX80 Overview
Following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony HX80, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TG-830 iHS was introduced 4 years prior to the HX80 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-830 iHS matches up vs the HX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX80 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Sony HX80
TG-830 iHS | HX80 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
HX80 | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Revealed | March 2016 | January 2013 | More modern by 38 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony HX80
TG-830 iHS | HX80 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has got outside measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony HX80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-830 iHS and the HX80.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and HX80 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-830 iHS and HX80.
As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX80 to result in more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged TG-830 iHS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony HX80 Specifications
Olympus TG-830 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus TG-830 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-08 | 2016-03-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 214g (0.47 pounds) | 245g (0.54 pounds) |
Dimensions | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 photos | 390 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $0 | $368 |