Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony T99
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony T99 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
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
- Released July 2010
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony T99 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Sony T99, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the T99 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TG-830 iHS was released 2 years later than the T99 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TG-830 iHS grades against the T99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony T99 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Sony T99
TG-830 iHS | T99 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | July 2010 | More recent by 31 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
T99 | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony T99
TG-830 iHS | T99 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has physical measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony T99 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Sony T99 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-830 iHS versus the T99.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and T99 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-830 iHS and T99.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-830 iHS to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern TG-830 iHS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony T99 Specifications
Olympus TG-830 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus TG-830 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 |
Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2013-01-08 | 2010-07-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
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 | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1250s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 214g (0.47 lbs) | 121g (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $0 | $179 |