Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A390

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Sony A390, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the A390 (14MP) is fairly similar but the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-820 iHS was unveiled 19 months later than the A390 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TG-820 iHS matches up against the A390 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Sony A390 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS features exterior 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) whilst the Sony A390 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Sony A390 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-820 iHS against the A390.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and A390 is 92 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-820 iHS and A390.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-820 iHS having a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A390 will offer more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger TG-820 iHS will have an edge in sensor tech.