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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A450

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A450 Key Specs

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
  • Launched February 2012
Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Released January 2010
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A450 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Sony A450, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the A450 (14MP) is very comparable but the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The TG-820 iHS was brought out 2 years after the A450 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TG-820 iHS grades against the A450 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Sony A450

 TG-820 iHS A450 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2010More modern by 26 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1030k230kClearer display (+800k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 A450 TG-820 iHS 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony A450

 TG-820 iHS A450 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-820 iHS enjoys outside 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) and the Sony A450 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-820 iHS and the A450.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A450 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and A450 is 92 and 65 respectively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-820 iHS and A450.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-820 iHS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony A450 will provide extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The newer TG-820 iHS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography advice
Sony A450 Portrait photography advice
27
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
72
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography details
Sony A450 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography information
Sony A450 Sports photography information
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
77
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (1,050 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography advice
Sony A450 Travel photography advice
59
weather proofing
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
60
better than average battery (1,050 shots)
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography factors
Sony A450 Landscape photography factors
38
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery life (220 shots)
no Timelapse function
66
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (1,050 CIPA)
tiny screen (2.7")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging factors
Sony A450 Vlogging factors
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no microphone port
9
no video recording
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony A450
 Olympus TG-820 iHSSony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-820 iHS Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Category Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2012-02-08 2010-01-05
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,030 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 206 grams (0.45 lbs) 560 grams (1.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 769
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 1050 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $500 $1,241