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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony HX400V

Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 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
51
 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
61
 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
34
 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
59
 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)
53
 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
38
 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
49
 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
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Vlogging with Sony HX400V
33
 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