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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony RX100 V

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony RX100 V 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Sony RX100 V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Introduced October 2016
  • Replaced the Sony RX100 IV
  • Refreshed by Sony RX100 VI
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony RX100 V Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony RX100 V, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-820 iHS was unveiled 5 years earlier than the RX100 V and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TG-820 iHS matches up vs the RX100 V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Sony RX100 V

 TG-820 iHS RX100 V 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 RX100 V TG-820 iHS 
IntroducedOctober 2016February 2012More recent by 56 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k1030kCrisper screen (+199k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony RX100 V

 TG-820 iHS RX100 V 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-820 iHS features outside 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) while the Sony RX100 V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony RX100 V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-820 iHS and the RX100 V.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony RX100 V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-820 iHS and RX100 V is 92 and 89 respectively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony RX100 V top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The photograph below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-820 iHS and RX100 V.

All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-820 iHS having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony RX100 V will deliver more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older TG-820 iHS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony RX100 V sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony RX100 V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 V
27
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
66
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 V as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
85
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (299g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography information
Sony RX100 V Sports photography information
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
70
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
low battery pack (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography details
Sony RX100 V Travel photography details
59
weather proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery (220 shots)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
80
lighter than competitors in class (299 grams)
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery pack (220 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 V as a Landscape photography camera
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery (220 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
70
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Vlogging with Sony RX100 V
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
81
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (299g)
missing external mic jack
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony RX100 V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony RX100 V
 Olympus TG-820 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-820 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
Type Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-08 2016-10-06
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,030k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000 secs
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lbs) 299 grams (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 586
Other
Battery life 220 images 220 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $500 $998