Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A6300

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-820 iHS & Sony Alpha a6300. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery & Sony A6300 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.