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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony TF1

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony TF1 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released June 2013
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony TF1 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony TF1, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was brought out 5 months prior to the TF1 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TG-830 iHS scores against the TF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Sony TF1

 TG-830 iHS TF1 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 TF1 TG-830 iHS 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony TF1

 TG-830 iHS TF1 
ReleasedJanuary 2013June 2013Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-830 iHS offers outer 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 TF1 has specifications of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-830 iHS compared to the TF1.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and TF1 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-830 iHS and TF1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you really should factor the age of the cameras into account.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Portrait photography with Sony TF1
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Street photography with Sony TF1
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
environment proofing
lighter than others in class (152 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography highlights
Sony TF1 Sports photography highlights
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography highlights
Sony TF1 Travel photography highlights
67
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than others in class (152 grams)
environment proofing
provides touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery (240 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Landscape photography with Sony TF1
45
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
40
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery (240 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging info
Sony TF1 Vlogging info
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
33
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (152g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony TF1
 Olympus TG-830 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-830 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2013-01-08 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lbs) 152 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 shots 240 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $0 $266