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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
40 Overall
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Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
67

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony ZV-1 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
  • Launched January 2013
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Revealed May 2020
  • Replacement is Sony ZV-1 II
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony ZV-1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") feature totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The TG-830 iHS was revealed 8 years prior to the ZV-1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the TG-830 iHS matches up against the ZV-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

		

		

			
 ZV-1 TG-830 iHS 
RevealedMay 2020January 2013More recent by 89 months
Focus manually  More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 TG-830 iHS ZV-1 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has got exterior dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony ZV-1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-830 iHS and the ZV-1.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and ZV-1 is 91 and 88 respectively.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is tough to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-830 iHS and ZV-1.
As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-830 iHS having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony ZV-1 will provide greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older TG-830 iHS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-1
35
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
73
 you can focus manually
 decent MP (20MP)
 nice sensor size (1")
 provides face detect focusing
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Street photography with Sony ZV-1
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
85
 screen articulates fully
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 nice sensor size (1")
 exports RAW files
 comes with focus by touch
 lighter than competitors in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Sports photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Sports photography camera
48
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
71
 silent shooting (1/32,000s)
 high max fps (24.0 frames per second)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (1")
 provides tracking focus
 comes with phase detect AF
 bad battery power (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography features
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography features
67
 environment proofing
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
81
 lighter than competitors in class (294 grams)
 connects via bluetooth
 comes with focus by touch
 decent MP (20MP)
 screen is selfie friendly
 really wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 bad battery power (260 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Landscape photography camera
45
 pretty wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 environment proofing
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 no manual control
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse recording
70
 you can focus manually
 really wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (1")
 exports RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 bad battery power (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging details
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging details
33
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 lack of external mic support
86
 really wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does have microphone socket
 lighter than competitors in class (294g)
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony ZV-1
 Olympus TG-830 iHSSony ZV-1
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-830 iHS Sony ZV-1
Category Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-08 2020-05-27
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support    
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points - 315
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 214g (0.47 pounds) 294g (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
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 photos 260 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $750