• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 23.00mm - 765.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 8.3 megapixels
  • 13.90mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon L830 advantages over Olympus TG-Tracker

  • Less expensive
    $300 vs $350 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • More telephoto lens reach
    765 mm vs 14 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 680 vs 480 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More dots on screen
    921k vs 115k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    16.1 vs 8.3 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    4 vs 1/2 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    6.7 fps vs 2.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Olympus TG-Tracker advantages over Nikon L830

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.61 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.0 vs f/3.0
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Thinner
    35 mm vs 91 mm
    Thinner
  • Newer
    8 years vs 11 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Lighter weight
    180g vs 508g
    Lighter weight
  • Wider angle lens
    14 mm vs 23 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster shutter
    1/24000 vs 1/1500 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Tiltable Screen
    Both provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Olympus TG-2

Nikon L830
Olympus TG-2
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $383
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon L830 vs Olympus TG-2

Olympus TG-Tracker
Olympus TG-2
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $383
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Olympus TG-Tracker vs Olympus TG-2

Compared to Sony H200

Nikon L830
Sony H200
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking

Compare Nikon L830 vs Sony H200

Olympus TG-Tracker
Sony H200
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Bigger pixels
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking

Compare Olympus TG-Tracker vs Sony H200

Compared to Samsung WB2100

Nikon L830
Samsung WB2100
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Manual focus

Compare Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB2100

Olympus TG-Tracker
Samsung WB2100
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Bigger pixels
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Olympus TG-Tracker vs Samsung WB2100

Compared to Nikon L840

Nikon L830
Nikon L840
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Shoots 60p video
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Nikon L830 vs Nikon L840

Olympus TG-Tracker
Nikon L840
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Olympus TG-Tracker vs Nikon L840

Compared to Olympus TG-5

Nikon L830
Olympus TG-5
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Slower slow-motion

Compare Nikon L830 vs Olympus TG-5

Olympus TG-Tracker
Olympus TG-5
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Focus peaking

Compare Olympus TG-Tracker vs Olympus TG-5

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