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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

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.

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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
27
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