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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony HX1

Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67 Imaging
32 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony HX1 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
  • Released February 2012
Sony HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
  • Released April 2009
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony HX1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Sony HX1

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS HX1 
ReleasedFebruary 2012April 2009More recent by 35 months
Display resolution1030k230kSharper display (+800k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

		

		

			
 HX1 TG-820 iHS 
Manual focus  More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony HX1

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS HX1 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lacking Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony HX1 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-820 iHS and HX1 is 92 and 67 respectively.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
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.
	
			Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX1 Portrait photography highlights
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 comes with face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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 has manual focus
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (9MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.4")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography factors
Sony HX1 Street photography factors
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
50
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.4")
 doesn't have RAW files
 heavier than average in class (544 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography info
Sony HX1 Sports photography info
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery (220 per charge)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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 incredible zoom range (28-560mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution low (9MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.4")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Travel photography with Sony HX1
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 environment proof
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 low battery (220 shots)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 long zoom (560mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 heavier than average in class (544g)
 sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography info
Sony HX1 Landscape photography info
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 focusing manually not possible
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 lack of manual exposure
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 low battery (220 shots)
 no Time Lapse mode
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 has manual focus
 really wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.4")
 doesn't have RAW files
 no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Vlogging camera
 Sony HX1 as a Vlogging camera
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no external mic port
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 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1440 x 1080 resolution)
 no external mic support
 heavier than average in class (544 grams)
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony HX1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony HX1
 Olympus TG-820 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-820 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-08 2009-04-22
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,030k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 9.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1440x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lbs) 544 grams (1.20 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $500 $47,999