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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A77 II

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
73

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A77 II 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Released May 2014
  • Replaced the Sony A77
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A77 II Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony A77 II, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and A77 II (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-830 iHS was announced 16 months earlier than the A77 II making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TG-830 iHS matches up against the A77 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Sony A77 II

 TG-830 iHS A77 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 A77 II TG-830 iHS 
ReleasedMay 2014January 2013Newer by 16 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1229k460kCrisper display (+769k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony A77 II

 TG-830 iHS A77 II 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has got exterior measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony A77 II has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony A77 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-830 iHS and the A77 II.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A77 II size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and A77 II is 91 and 62 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-830 iHS and A77 II.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-830 iHS having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A77 II will result in more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged TG-830 iHS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A77 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography details
Sony A77 II Portrait photography details
35
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
79
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography features
Sony A77 II Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
76
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography factors
Sony A77 II Sports photography factors
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
not so great battery life (480 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography information
Sony A77 II Travel photography information
67
environment sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery life (480 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography factors
Sony A77 II Landscape photography factors
45
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
73
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
not so great battery life (480 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging details
Sony A77 II Vlogging details
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
77
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone support
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony A77 II
 Olympus TG-830 iHSSony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-830 iHS Sony SLT-A77 II
Category Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Released 2013-01-08 2014-05-21
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 79
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 grams (0.47 lb) 647 grams (1.43 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1013
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 480 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $0 $1,198