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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony HX400V

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony HX400V 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
  • Announced February 2012
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Replaced the Sony HX300
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony HX400V Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony HX400V, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and HX400V (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was introduced 24 months prior to the HX400V which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TG-820 iHS grades against the HX400V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Sony HX400V

 TG-820 iHS HX400V 
Screen resolution1030k921kSharper screen (+109k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 HX400V TG-820 iHS 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2012Fresher by 24 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony HX400V

 TG-820 iHS HX400V 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS enjoys physical 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 HX400V has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony HX400V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-820 iHS against the HX400V.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and HX400V is 92 and 62 respectively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-820 iHS and HX400V.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX400V to show more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The older TG-820 iHS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography info
Sony HX400V Portrait photography info
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features face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Street photography with Sony HX400V
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Sports photography with Sony HX400V
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Travel photography with Sony HX400V
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weather sealing
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery (220 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (660g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography advice
Sony HX400V Landscape photography advice
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decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery (220 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Vlogging with Sony HX400V
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone port
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competitors in class (660g)
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony HX400V
 Olympus TG-820 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-820 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-08 2014-02-12
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,030k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 grams (0.45 pounds) 660 grams (1.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 shots 300 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $500 $448