Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-320

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Olympus TG-830 iHS and the Olympus TG-320, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Olympus TG-830 iHS was introduced in January 2013 and Olympus TG-320 was introduced in January 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Olympus TG-830 iHS Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-in GPS
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Olympus TG-320 Highlights

      • 14 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 0.6 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Olympus TG-830 iHS and Olympus TG-320.

      PROS

      Olympus TG-830 iHS

      Olympus TG-320

      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 155 g (0.34 lb / 5.47 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Olympus TG-830 iHS

      Olympus TG-320

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.6 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Short Battery Life - 150 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Olympus TG-830 iHS

      Olympus TG-320

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Olympus TG-830 iHS

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Olympus TG-830 iHS over Olympus TG-320.

      Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-320
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16 Megapixel vs 14 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 1,600
      Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 vs 4288 x 3216
      Reachs More Telephoto 140 mm vs 102 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 5x vs 3.6x
      Min Normal Focus Distance 50 cm vs 60 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance 1 cm vs 3 cm
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 230k dot
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720
      Built-in GPS vs
      Crush Proof vs
      Longer Battery Life 300 shots vs 150 shots

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      Advantage of Olympus TG-320

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Olympus TG-320 over Olympus TG-830 iHS.

      Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-320
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 80
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.9 vs f/3.5
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.9 vs f/5.1
      Lighter 214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz) vs 155 g (0.34 lb / 5.47 oz)

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Olympus TG-830 iHS Olympus TG-320
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO6,4001,600
        Face Detection
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Type D Type D
        Environmental Sealing
        Light214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz)155 g (0.34 lb / 5.47 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Olympus TG-830 iHS Olympus TG-320
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        Short Battery Life300 shots150 shots

      Screen

      Screen

      Olympus TG-830 iHS has a 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution and Olympus TG-320 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Sensor

      Olympus TG-830 iHS features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400. Olympus TG-320 features a 14 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Olympus TG-830 iHS can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Olympus TG-320 is equipped with TruePic III+ processor and can take pictures up to 4288 x 3216 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4288 x 2416, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in GPS on Olympus TG-830 iHS

      Olympus TG-830 iHS has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Olympus TG-830 iHS has a Type D HDMI and Olympus TG-320 has a Type D HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Olympus TG-830 iHS comes with LI-50B battery pack with battery life of 300 shots and Olympus TG-320 comes with LI-42B battery pack with battery life of 150 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Olympus TG-830 iHS, and up to 1/2000 sec on Olympus TG-320. Olympus TG-320 can shoot continuously up to 0.6 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.80 m on Olympus TG-320..

      Physical Parameters

      Olympus TG-830 iHS body has dimensions of 109 x 67 x 28 mm (4.29 x 2.64 x 1.1") and Olympus TG-320 body has dimensions of 96 x 63 x 23 mm (3.78 x 2.48 x 0.91"). Olympus TG-830 iHS weighs 214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz) and Olympus TG-320 weighs 155 g (0.34 lb / 5.47 oz).

      Olympus TG-830 iHS

      Olympus TG-320

      109 mm

      67 mm

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      96 mm

      63 mm

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      Size comparisons of Olympus TG-830 iHS and Olympus TG-320

      Olympus TG-830 iHS and Olympus TG-320 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Olympus TG-830 iHS

      Olympus TG-320

      GOOD
      76
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Olympus TG-830 iHS

      Olympus TG-320

      GOOD
      71
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.6 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 150 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Olympus TG-830 iHS

      Olympus TG-320

      GOOD
      72
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.6 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 150 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Olympus TG-830 iHS

      Olympus TG-320

      GOOD
      72
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      71
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Olympus TG-830 iHS

      Olympus TG-320

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 155 g (0.34 lb / 5.47 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Olympus TG-830 iHS

      Olympus TG-320

      EXCELLENT
      92
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      EXCELLENT
      90
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 155 g (0.34 lb / 5.47 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 150 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Olympus TG-830 iHS and Olympus TG-320 and give them scores of 59 and 55 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Olympus TG-830 iHS

      Olympus TG-320

      OVERALL
      59
      OVERALL
      55

      Sensor

      Olympus TG-830 iHS

      Olympus TG-320

      POOR
      52
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Olympus TG-830 iHS

      Olympus TG-320

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.6 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Olympus TG-830 iHS

      Olympus TG-320

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Olympus TG-830 iHS

      Olympus TG-320

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Olympus TG-830 iHS

      Olympus TG-320

      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Olympus TG-830 iHS

      Olympus TG-320

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Olympus TG-830 iHS

      Olympus TG-320

      GOOD
      73
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      GOOD
      72
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 155 g (0.34 lb / 5.47 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 150 shots


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