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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A200

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A200 Key Specs

Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Introduced July 2008
  • Updated by Sony A230
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A200 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony A200, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the A200 (10MP) is fairly close but the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-820 iHS was launched 3 years later than the A200 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TG-820 iHS matches up against the A200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Sony A200

 TG-820 iHS A200 
IntroducedFebruary 2012July 2008Fresher by 44 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1030k230kClearer display (+800k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 A200 TG-820 iHS 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony A200

 TG-820 iHS A200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS features exterior dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony A200 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony A200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-820 iHS vs the A200.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-820 iHS and A200 is 92 and 66 respectively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-820 iHS and A200.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-820 iHS featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus TG-820 iHS will result in more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern TG-820 iHS will have an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Portrait photography with Sony A200
27
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
53
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Street photography camera
Sony A200 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Sony A200 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (220 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography highlights
Sony A200 Travel photography highlights
59
environment proof
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (220 shots)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
46
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography details
Sony A200 Landscape photography details
38
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery life (220 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
53
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Sony A200 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no mic socket
9
can't record video
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony A200
 Olympus TG-820 iHSSony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-820 iHS Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Category Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2012-02-08 2008-07-17
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,030k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206g (0.45 pounds) 572g (1.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 521
Other
Battery life 220 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $500 $100