Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony TX30
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony TX30 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
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
- Introduced July 2013
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The following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony TX30, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-830 iHS was brought out 6 months prior to the TX30 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TG-830 iHS grades versus the TX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Sony TX30
| TG-830 iHS | TX30 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
| TX30 | TG-830 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3.3" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+769k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony TX30
| TG-830 iHS | TX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | July 2013 | Same age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has got outside measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony TX30 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-830 iHS versus the TX30.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and TX30 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-830 iHS and TX30.
Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony TX30 to render extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively.
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony TX30 Specifications
| Olympus TG-830 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus TG-830 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
| Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2013-01-08 | 2013-07-26 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3.3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460k dot | 1,229k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | - | OLED monitor |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 214 grams (0.47 lbs) | 141 grams (0.31 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 photographs | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $0 | $230 |