| General | Olympus TG-830 iHS | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model | TG-830 iHS | TG-820 iHS |
| MSRP | $299.99 | |
| Camera Type | Point & Shoot | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Standard Compact | Standard Compact |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Olympus TG-830 iHS | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Effective Pixels | 16 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 6,400 | 100 - 6,400 |
| Photo | Olympus TG-830 iHS | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | TruePic VI | |
| Max Image Resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Other Resolutions | 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 | 3968 x 2976, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 4:3, 16:9 | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| WB Bracketing |
| Focus | Olympus TG-830 iHS | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Tracking Single Face Detection | Multi-area Tracking Single Face Detection |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 | |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Olympus TG-830 iHS | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
|---|---|---|
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 28 - 140 mm | 28 - 140 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 5x | 5x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.9 - 5.9 | f/3.9 - 5.9 |
| Min Normal Focus Distance | 50 cm | 50 cm |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 1 cm | 1 cm |
| Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Olympus TG-830 iHS | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD | |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 460k dot | 1,030k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View |
| Viewfinder | Olympus TG-830 iHS | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder |
| Shutter | Olympus TG-830 iHS | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
|---|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 4 sec | 4 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/2000 sec | 1/2000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 5.0 fps |
| Flash | Olympus TG-830 iHS | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Red-Eye Fill-in | Auto On Off Red-Eye Fill-in |
| Flash Range | 3.50 m | |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash Connection |
| Exposure | Olympus TG-830 iHS | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Spot | Multi Spot |
| Exposure Bracketing |
| Video | Olympus TG-830 iHS | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
|---|---|---|
| Video Formats | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Unlimited Video Recording |
| Terminals | Olympus TG-830 iHS | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Type D | Type D |
| Built-in Microphone | Mono | Mono |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output |
| Connectivity | Olympus TG-830 iHS | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Built-In Bluetooth |
| Environmental | Olympus TG-830 iHS | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Olympus TG-830 iHS | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 109 x 67 x 28 mm (4.29 x 2.64 x 1.1") | 101 x 65 x 26 mm (3.98 x 2.56 x 1.02") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz) | 206 g (0.45 lb / 7.27 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6.3 x 5.5 x 22.5" | 6 x 5.6 x 2.1" |
| Power and Storage | Olympus TG-830 iHS | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | LI-50B | LI-50B |
| Battery Life | 300 shots | 220 shots |
| Internal Storage | 46.8 MB | |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Other | Olympus TG-830 iHS | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
| Orientation Sensor |
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