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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony RX100 VII

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony RX100 VII Key Specs

Olympus TG-830 iHS
(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
Sony RX100 VII
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Sony RX100 VII

 TG-830 iHS RX100 VII 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 RX100 VII TG-830 iHS 
LaunchedJuly 2019January 2013Fresher by 79 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kClearer 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 
Display size3"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).

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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.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony RX100 VII size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony RX100 VII sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 VII as a Portrait photography camera
35
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
66
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography features
Sony RX100 VII Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
85
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
provides touch focus
lighter than competition in class (302 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography advice
Sony RX100 VII Sports photography advice
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
70
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
bad battery power (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography highlights
Sony RX100 VII Travel photography highlights
67
weather proof
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
77
lighter than competition in class (302g)
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
bad battery power (260 shots)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX100 VII Landscape photography highlights
45
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
65
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
bad battery power (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Vlogging with Sony RX100 VII
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
81
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
lighter than competition in class (302g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony RX100 VII
 Olympus TG-830 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
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