Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX150
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX150 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)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Introduced February 2012
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX150 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony WX150, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe TG-830 iHS was unveiled 11 months later than the WX150 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TG-830 iHS matches up against the WX150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX150 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Sony WX150
TG-830 iHS | WX150 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | February 2012 | More recent by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
WX150 | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony WX150
TG-830 iHS | WX150 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-830 iHS comes with physical dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony WX150 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-830 iHS vs the WX150.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and WX150 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The graphic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-830 iHS and WX150.
All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony WX150 to produce more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer TG-830 iHS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Olympus TG-830 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus TG-830 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-01-08 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 214g (0.47 lb) | 133g (0.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | 240 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | 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 recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $300 |