Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W830
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W830 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Released May 2017
- Older Model is Olympus TG-4
- Replacement is Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2014
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W830 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-5 and Sony W830, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and W830 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-5 was revealed 3 years after the W830 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TG-5 matches up vs the W830 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W830 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Sony W830
TG-5 | W830 | |||
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Revealed | May 2017 | January 2014 | More modern by 41 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Olympus TG-5
W830 | TG-5 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Sony W830
TG-5 | W830 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-5 enjoys outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-5 and Sony W830 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-5 compared to the W830.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and W830 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-5 and W830.
All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony W830 to give more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher TG-5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W830 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 |
Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Released | 2017-05-17 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VIII | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 20.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 2.80 m (with ISO auto) |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 250 gr (0.55 lb) | 122 gr (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-92B | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $449 | $128 |