Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A100

Here is a in-depth review of the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A100, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the A100 (10MP) is relatively similar but the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-820 iHS was unveiled 5 years later than the A100 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TG-820 iHS scores vs the A100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-820 iHS & Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery & Sony A100 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-820 iHS enjoys external dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony A100 has specifications of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-820 iHS compared to the A100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and A100 is 92 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-820 iHS and A100.

All in all, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-820 iHS having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Olympus TG-820 iHS will offer you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern TG-820 iHS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.