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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX70

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Olympus TG-830 iHS
(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
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX70 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony WX70, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was brought out 12 months after the WX70 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the TG-830 iHS grades versus the WX70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Sony WX70

 TG-830 iHS WX70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 WX70 TG-830 iHS 
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony WX70

 TG-830 iHS WX70 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has got 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 WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony WX70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-830 iHS versus the WX70.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and WX70 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-830 iHS and WX70.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should always consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern TG-830 iHS provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Portrait photography camera
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Street photography with Sony WX70
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than others (114g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Sports photography with Sony WX70
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography details
Sony WX70 Travel photography details
67
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than others (114g)
features touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography factors
Sony WX70 Landscape photography factors
45
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
43
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Vlogging with Sony WX70
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
36
decently wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (114g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony WX70
 Olympus TG-830 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-830 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-08 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214g (0.47 lb) 114g (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 240 images
Battery style 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 feature
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 launch $0 $242