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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A6300

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Sony Alpha a6300 front
Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A6300 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Sony A6300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Superseded the Sony A6000
  • Newer Model is Sony A6500
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A6300 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Sony A6300, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and A6300 (24MP) and the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and A6300 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-820 iHS was announced 5 years prior to the A6300 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-820 iHS scores versus the A6300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Sony A6300

 TG-820 iHS A6300 
Screen resolution1030k922kCrisper screen (+108k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 A6300 TG-820 iHS 
LaunchedFebruary 2016February 2012More modern by 48 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony A6300

 TG-820 iHS A6300 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A6300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-820 iHS offers physical dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony A6300 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Sony A6300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-820 iHS versus the A6300.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A6300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-820 iHS and A6300 is 92 and 83 respectively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A6300 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A6300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-820 iHS and A6300.

All in all, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-820 iHS using its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony A6300 will show extra detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged TG-820 iHS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A6300 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography features
Sony A6300 Portrait photography features
27
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
80
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Street photography camera
Sony A6300 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
79
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography information
Sony A6300 Sports photography information
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
75
megapixel count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography information
Sony A6300 Travel photography information
59
weather sealing
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (220 shots)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
76
environment proof
megapixel count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Landscape photography with Sony A6300
38
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery (220 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Vlogging with Sony A6300
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
35
supports face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony A6300
 Olympus TG-820 iHSSony Alpha a6300
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-820 iHS Sony Alpha a6300
Type Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-02-08 2016-02-03
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI BIONZ X
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 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,030k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lbs) 404 grams (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1437
Other
Battery life 220 images 400 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $500 $889