Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony RX100 VII
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony RX100 VII 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
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Launched July 2019
- Older Model is Sony RX100 VI
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony RX100 VII Overview
Here is a thorough comparison of the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony RX100 VII, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is fairly close but the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") posses totally different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-830 iHS was unveiled 7 years prior to the RX100 VII and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-830 iHS scores against the RX100 VII with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony RX100 VII Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Sony RX100 VII
TG-830 iHS | RX100 VII |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
RX100 VII | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Launched | July 2019 | January 2013 | Fresher by 79 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony RX100 VII
TG-830 iHS | RX100 VII | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size |
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS offers outside dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VII has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony RX100 VII in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the TG-830 iHS vs the RX100 VII.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and RX100 VII is 91 and 88 respectively.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The visual here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-830 iHS and RX100 VII.
Plainly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-830 iHS having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony RX100 VII will render more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older TG-830 iHS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications
Olympus TG-830 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus TG-830 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII |
Category | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-01-08 | 2019-07-25 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
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 resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 8cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 20.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/2000s |
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 214 gr (0.47 pounds) | 302 gr (0.67 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 418 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | 260 images |
Style of battery | 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 | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $0 | $1,298 |