Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony TX55
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony TX55 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
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Introduced July 2011
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The following is a in depth overview of the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony TX55, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-830 iHS was launched 18 months after the TX55 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TG-830 iHS scores vs the TX55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Sony TX55
| TG-830 iHS | TX55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | July 2011 | Newer by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
| TX55 | TG-830 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen dimension | 3.3" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+770k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony TX55
| TG-830 iHS | TX55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has outside measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-830 iHS vs the TX55.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and TX55 is 91 and 97 respectively.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and TX55.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images though you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger TG-830 iHS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony TX55 Specifications
| Olympus TG-830 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus TG-830 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 |
| Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2013-01-08 | 2011-07-24 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3.3" |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 1,230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | - | XtraFine OLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.70 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 214g (0.47 lbs) | 109g (0.24 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 shots | 250 shots |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-50B | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $0 | $350 |