Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony NEX-6
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Announced March 2013
- Newer Model is Sony A6000
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony NEX-6 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony NEX-6, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TG-820 iHS was released 13 months earlier than the NEX-6 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TG-820 iHS scores versus the NEX-6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony NEX-6 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Sony NEX-6
TG-820 iHS | NEX-6 | |||
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Display resolution | 1030k | 921k | Clearer display (+109k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
NEX-6 | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Announced | March 2013 | February 2012 | More recent by 13 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony NEX-6
TG-820 iHS | NEX-6 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-820 iHS enjoys physical measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony NEX-6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the TG-820 iHS vs the NEX-6.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and NEX-6 is 92 and 85 respectively.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The visual here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-820 iHS and NEX-6.
As you can tell, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-820 iHS due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony NEX-6 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older TG-820 iHS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications
Olympus TG-820 iHS | Sony Alpha NEX-6 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus TG-820 iHS | Sony Alpha NEX-6 |
Category | Waterproof | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2012-02-08 | 2013-03-25 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VI | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,030k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD | Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 206g (0.45 lbs) | 345g (0.76 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1018 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 images | 360 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $500 | $365 |