Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony W690
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony W690 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
- Released February 2012
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony W690 Overview
Below is a detailed assessment of the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony W690, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-830 iHS was unveiled 11 months later than the W690 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TG-830 iHS scores vs the W690 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony W690 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Sony W690
TG-830 iHS | W690 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | February 2012 | More recent by 11 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
W690 | TG-830 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony W690
TG-830 iHS | W690 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. 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) while the Sony W690 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony W690 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the TG-830 iHS compared to the W690.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and W690 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-830 iHS and W690.
Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you really should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern TG-830 iHS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony W690 Specifications
Olympus TG-830 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus TG-830 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-01-08 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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 file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 214g (0.47 pounds) | 142g (0.31 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 shots | 220 shots |
Battery format | 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 media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $0 | $297 |