Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony RX1

Following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony RX1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor size.

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The TG-820 iHS was manufactured 12 months before the RX1 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TG-820 iHS matches up versus the RX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-820 iHS comes with outside dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony RX1 has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony RX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-820 iHS and the RX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and RX1 is 92 and 79 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-820 iHS and RX1.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-820 iHS featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX1 will give you extra detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged TG-820 iHS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.