Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony ZV-1
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony ZV-1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Sony ZV-1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.
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 | |||
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Revealed | May 2020 | January 2013 | More recent by 89 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Crisper 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 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications
Olympus TG-830 iHS | Sony ZV-1 | |
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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 |