Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony RX100 V
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony RX100 V Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony RX100 V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Sony RX100 V
TG-820 iHS | RX100 V |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
RX100 V | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Introduced | October 2016 | ![]() | February 2012 | More recent by 56 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 1030k | Crisper screen (+199k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony RX100 V
TG-820 iHS | RX100 V | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony RX100 V Specifications
Olympus TG-820 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V | |
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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 |