Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony QX10
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony QX10 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2012
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
- Introduced September 2013
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony QX10 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony QX10, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Lens-style by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and QX10 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-820 iHS was released 19 months before the QX10 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TG-820 iHS grades versus the QX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony QX10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-820 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery & Sony QX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Sony QX10
TG-820 iHS | QX10 | |||
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Display size | 3" | " | Larger display (+3") | |
Display resolution | 1030k | 0k | Sharper display (+1030k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
QX10 | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Introduced | September 2013 | February 2012 | More modern by 19 months | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony QX10
TG-820 iHS | QX10 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS provides outer measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony QX10 has dimensions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony QX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-820 iHS against the QX10.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-820 iHS and QX10 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-820 iHS and QX10.
As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony QX10 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TG-820 iHS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony QX10 Specifications
Olympus TG-820 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus TG-820 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 |
Type | Waterproof | Lens-style |
Launched | 2012-02-08 | 2013-09-04 |
Body design | Compact | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VI | - |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | - |
Resolution of screen | 1,030 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD | Depends on connected smartphone |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | None |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1440x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 206 gr (0.45 lb) | 105 gr (0.23 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 220 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $500 | $250 |