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Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
63 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Released January 2014
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Released February 2012
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Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus SP-100 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and TG-820 iHS (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was launched 2 years later than the TG-820 iHS and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SP-100 grades against the TG-820 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

		

		

			
 SP-100 TG-820 iHS 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2012More recent by 25 months
Manually focus  More exact focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Olympus SP-100

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS SP-100 
Display resolution1030k460kClearer display (+570k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

		

		

			
 SP-100 TG-820 iHS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither features Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SP-100 enjoys outside dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Olympus TG-820 iHS has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
See the Olympus SP-100 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-100 against the TG-820 iHS.
Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-100 and TG-820 iHS is 63 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-100 and TG-820 iHS.
Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-100 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer SP-100 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography factors
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 focusing manually
 MP count good (16MP)
 supports face detect focus
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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 has face detection autofocus
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-100 Street photography info
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography info
42
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 more heavy than competitors in class (594g)
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-100 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography details
53
 amazing zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery life (220 per charge)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-100 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography information
53
 MP count good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (24mm)
 very long reach (1200mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competitors in class (594 grams)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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 environment proofing
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 low battery life (220 CIPA)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography factors
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 focusing manually
 decently wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 no manual control
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 low battery life (220 CIPA)
 missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-100 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging features
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 decently wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 has microphone support
 slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 more heavy than competitors in class (594g)
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 missing external mic jack
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Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Olympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-100 Olympus TG-820 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2014-01-29 2012-02-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 1,030k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology TFT LCD HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 594 grams (1.31 lb) 206 grams (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 330 images 220 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $400 $500