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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX350

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
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Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX350 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Replaced the Sony WX300
  • Successor is Sony WX500
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX350 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Sony WX350, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was introduced 13 months earlier than the WX350 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-830 iHS matches up versus the WX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Sony WX350

 TG-830 iHS WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 WX350 TG-830 iHS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2013More recent by 13 months

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony WX350

 TG-830 iHS WX350 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-830 iHS offers outside measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Sony WX350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the TG-830 iHS against the WX350.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and WX350 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-830 iHS and WX350.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony WX350 to offer extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older TG-830 iHS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography factors
Sony WX350 Portrait photography factors
35
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is 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 WX350 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (164g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography information
Sony WX350 Sports photography information
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
52
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (470 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography information
Sony WX350 Travel photography information
67
weather sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
72
good battery life (470 shots)
lighter than others in class (164g)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
45
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
47
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
good battery life (470 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX350 as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
35
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (164g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony WX350
 Olympus TG-830 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-830 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-08 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 214 gr (0.47 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 470 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $270