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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony HX10V

Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91 Imaging
42 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony HX10V 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
  • Released February 2012
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Renewed by Sony HX20V
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony HX10V Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony HX10V, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-820 iHS was introduced within a month of the HX10V which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TG-820 iHS scores versus the HX10V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Sony HX10V

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS HX10V 
Display resolution1030k922kSharper display (+108k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

		

		

			
 HX10V TG-820 iHS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony HX10V

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS HX10V 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2012Similar generation
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly display  No Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-820 iHS enjoys exterior measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony HX10V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-820 iHS vs the HX10V.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony HX10V size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-820 iHS and HX10V is 92 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-820 iHS and HX10V.
As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX10V to deliver more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.
	
			Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Portrait photography with Sony HX10V
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 provides face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
38
 good MP (18 megapixels)
 has face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography info
Sony HX10V Street photography info
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
62
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (234 grams)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Sports photography with Sony HX10V
34
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides tracking focus
 environment proof
 low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery life (220 CIPA)
 has no phase detect autofocus
49
 incredible zoom range (24-400mm  16.7 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (18 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Travel photography camera
 Sony HX10V as a Travel photography camera
59
 environment proof
 built-in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 low battery life (220 per charge)
 low MP (12MP)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
 lighter than competition (234 grams)
 good MP (18 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (24mm)
 long zoom (400mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX10V Landscape photography highlights
38
 quite wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 no manual focus
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 no manual mode
 low MP (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 low battery life (220 shots)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
45
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (18 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging advice
Sony HX10V Vlogging advice
33
 quite wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 doesn't have microphone port
34
 relatively wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (234g)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of mic support
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony HX10V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony HX10V
 Olympus TG-820 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-820 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-08 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,030 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lb) 234 grams (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 pictures 320 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $500 $616