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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony HX20V

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony HX20V 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
  • Launched February 2012
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Replaced the Sony HX10V
  • Successor is Sony HX30V
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony HX20V Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Sony HX20V, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was manufactured 5 months before the HX20V and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the TG-820 iHS grades against the HX20V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Sony HX20V

 TG-820 iHS HX20V 
Screen resolution1030k922kClearer screen (+108k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 HX20V TG-820 iHS 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony HX20V

 TG-820 iHS HX20V 
IntroducedFebruary 2012July 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS enjoys exterior measurements 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 HX20V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-820 iHS against the HX20V.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and HX20V is 92 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-820 iHS and HX20V.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony HX20V to render more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography details
Sony HX20V Portrait photography details
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comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
45
has manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography information
Sony HX20V Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (254 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography info
Sony HX20V Travel photography info
59
weather proofing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery (220 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than average in class (254 grams)
good MP (18MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography info
Sony HX20V Landscape photography info
38
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
50
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging info
Sony HX20V Vlogging info
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (254 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony HX20V
 Olympus TG-820 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-820 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-08 2012-07-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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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 alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,030k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lbs) 254 grams (0.56 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 320 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $500 $397