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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony W800

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony W800 Key Specs

Olympus TG-830 iHS
(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
  • Announced January 2013
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony W800 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Sony W800, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was launched 13 months prior to the W800 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-830 iHS scores vs the W800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Sony W800

 TG-830 iHS W800 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 W800 TG-830 iHS 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2013More modern by 13 months

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony W800

 TG-830 iHS W800 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-830 iHS comes with physical 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 W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Sony W800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-830 iHS and the W800.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony W800 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and W800 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and W800.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W800 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged TG-830 iHS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W800 as a Portrait photography camera
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
38
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Street photography camera
Sony W800 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography details
Sony W800 Sports photography details
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography advice
Sony W800 Travel photography advice
67
weather sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than average in class (125g)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Landscape photography with Sony W800
45
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
41
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging features
Sony W800 Vlogging features
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no mic port
33
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony W800
 Olympus TG-830 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-830 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-08 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 AVI MPEG4
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 grams (0.47 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Battery format 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
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 $90