Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony QX10
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony QX10 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
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
- Released September 2013
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Below, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Sony QX10, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe TG-830 iHS was revealed 7 months earlier than the QX10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TG-830 iHS grades vs the QX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Sony QX10
| TG-830 iHS | QX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | " | Larger display (+3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 0k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
| QX10 | TG-830 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2013 |  | January 2013 | More recent by 7 months |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony QX10
| TG-830 iHS | QX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has outer measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony QX10 has specifications of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Sony QX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-830 iHS versus the QX10.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and QX10 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The visual here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and QX10.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony QX10 to give you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older TG-830 iHS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony QX10 Specifications
| Olympus TG-830 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus TG-830 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 |
| Category | Waterproof | Lens-style |
| Announced | 2013-01-08 | 2013-09-04 |
| Body design | Compact | Lens-style |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 18MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | - |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | - | Depends on connected smartphone |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | None |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1440x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 214g (0.47 lbs) | 105g (0.23 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| 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 pictures | 220 pictures |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-50B | NP-BN, |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $0 | $250 |