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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony G3

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2012
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony G3 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony G3, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was brought out 3 years later than the G3 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TG-820 iHS matches up versus the G3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Sony G3

 TG-820 iHS G3 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2009More recent by 38 months
Display resolution1030k921kSharper display (+109k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 G3 TG-820 iHS 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony G3

 TG-820 iHS G3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-820 iHS has outer measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony G3 has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony G3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-820 iHS and the G3.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony G3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and G3 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-820 iHS and G3.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-820 iHS to resolve more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher TG-820 iHS provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony G3 as a Portrait photography camera
27
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Street photography camera
Sony G3 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Sony G3 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
23
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Sony G3 as a Travel photography camera
59
environment sealing
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (220 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography advice
Sony G3 Landscape photography advice
38
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery (220 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
36
you can focus manually
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Sony G3 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no external mic support
27
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony G3
 Olympus TG-820 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-820 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-08 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 1,030 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lb) 185 grams (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $500 $200