Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony HX1

Below is a in depth analysis of the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony HX1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-820 iHS was introduced 2 years later than the HX1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-820 iHS scores versus the HX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS enjoys outer dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony HX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-820 iHS versus the HX1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-820 iHS and HX1 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-820 iHS and HX1.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-820 iHS with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus TG-820 iHS will resolve more detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger TG-820 iHS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.