Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony RX10 III
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![Olympus TG-830 iHS front Olympus TG-830 iHS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-TG-830-iHS/Olympus-TG-830-iHS-front.jpg)
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony RX10 III 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
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
- 1051g - 133 x 94 x 127mm
- Released March 2016
- Replaced the Sony RX10 II
- Refreshed by Sony RX10 IV
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony RX10 III Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Sony RX10 III, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is fairly comparable but the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") have different sensor sizes.
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The TG-830 iHS was announced 4 years prior to the RX10 III and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-830 iHS grades versus the RX10 III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony RX10 III Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Sony RX10 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Sony RX10 III
TG-830 iHS | RX10 III |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
RX10 III | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Released | March 2016 | ![]() | January 2013 | More recent by 39 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony RX10 III
TG-830 iHS | RX10 III | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony RX10 III Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS enjoys physical 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 RX10 III has measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") and a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Sony RX10 III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-830 iHS and the RX10 III.
![Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony RX10 III size comparison Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony RX10 III size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-830-iHS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-III-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and RX10 III is 91 and 53 respectively.
![Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony RX10 III top view buttons comparison Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony RX10 III top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-830-iHS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-III-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony RX10 III Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and RX10 III.
As you can tell, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-830 iHS having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX10 III will provide extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older TG-830 iHS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony RX10 III sensor size comparison Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony RX10 III sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-TG-830-iHS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-III-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony RX10 III Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony RX10 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony RX10 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-830-iHS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX10-III-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony RX10 III Specifications
Olympus TG-830 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus TG-830 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III |
Category | Waterproof | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-01-08 | 2016-03-29 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-600mm (25.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.4-4.0 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 14.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 10.80 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 214 gr (0.47 pounds) | 1051 gr (2.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 133 x 94 x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 472 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | 420 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $0 | $1,398 |