Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony S2000
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93 Imaging
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony S2000 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
- Released February 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Announced January 2010

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony S2000 Overview
Here is a extensive analysis of the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony S2000, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The TG-820 iHS was unveiled 2 years later than the S2000 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the TG-820 iHS grades against the S2000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony S2000 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-820 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Sony S2000
TG-820 iHS | S2000 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 26 months |
Screen resolution | 1030k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+800k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
S2000 | TG-820 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony S2000
TG-820 iHS | S2000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-820 iHS features physical 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 S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony S2000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-820 iHS and the S2000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and S2000 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-820 iHS and S2000.
Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-820 iHS to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The younger TG-820 iHS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Olympus TG-820 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus TG-820 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-02-08 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VI | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,030 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 1s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1200s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 206 grams (0.45 pounds) | 167 grams (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $500 | $225 |