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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX80

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX80 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 WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX80 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Sony WX80, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was introduced around the same time to the WX80 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TG-830 iHS grades vs the WX80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Sony WX80

 TG-830 iHS WX80 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 WX80 TG-830 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony WX80

 TG-830 iHS WX80 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-830 iHS offers outside dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Sony WX80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-830 iHS against the WX80.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and WX80 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The photograph here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-830 iHS and WX80.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of files but you should consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography info
Sony WX80 Portrait photography info
35
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Street photography with Sony WX80
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than others in class (124g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography features
Sony WX80 Sports photography features
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography features
Sony WX80 Travel photography features
67
weather proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than others in class (124g)
includes touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Landscape photography with Sony WX80
45
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
39
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX80 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
35
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (124g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony WX80
 Olympus TG-830 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-830 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-08 2013-01-08
Body design 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214g (0.47 lbs) 124g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 photos 240 photos
Type of battery 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $276