Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A450

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.

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).

Compare the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Sony A450 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.