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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85 Imaging
58 Features
76 Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony NEX-6 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 NEX-6
(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
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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.

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The 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.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Sony NEX-6

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS NEX-6 
Display resolution1030k921kClearer display (+109k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

		

		

			
 NEX-6 TG-820 iHS 
AnnouncedMarch 2013February 2012More recent by 13 months
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony NEX-6

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS NEX-6 
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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.
	
			Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony NEX-6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony NEX-6 as a Portrait photography camera
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 supports face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
74
 you can focus manually
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 offers face detect focusing
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Street photography with Sony NEX-6
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
78
 tilting screen
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 lighter than competition (345g)
 good ISO range (25,600)
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Sports photography with Sony NEX-6
34
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports tracking focus
 weather sealing
 continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (220 per charge)
 does not have phase detect AF
66
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 has phase detect AF
 lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography factors
Sony NEX-6 Travel photography factors
59
 weather sealing
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 bad battery pack (220 per charge)
 low MP (12MP)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
75
 lighter than competition (345g)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony NEX-6 as a Landscape photography camera
38
 really wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 no manual focus
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 no manual control
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 bad battery pack (220 shots)
 missing Time Lapse mode
75
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Sony E mount)
 decent sized screen (3")
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 good ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging info
Sony NEX-6 Vlogging info
33
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect focusing
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 missing mic jack
32
 offers face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (345g)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
 lack of microphone jack
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony NEX-6
 Olympus TG-820 iHSSony Alpha NEX-6
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