Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony W530
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony W530 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
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony W530 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony W530, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the W530 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-830 iHS was revealed 2 years later than the W530 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TG-830 iHS scores against the W530 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony W530 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Sony W530
TG-830 iHS | W530 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | January 2011 | Fresher by 25 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
W530 | TG-830 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony W530
TG-830 iHS | W530 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-830 iHS comes with outer 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) while the Sony W530 has specifications of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony W530 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-830 iHS compared to the W530.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and W530 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and W530.
Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus TG-830 iHS to deliver more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent TG-830 iHS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony W530 Specifications
Olympus TG-830 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus TG-830 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 |
Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2013-01-08 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 214 grams (0.47 lbs) | 113 grams (0.25 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-50B | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $0 | $269 |