Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony S950

The following is a complete review of the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony S950, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was manufactured 3 years after the S950 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TG-820 iHS matches up against the S950 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-820 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery & Sony S950 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS comes with exterior measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-820 iHS and the S950.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and S950 is 92 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-820 iHS and S950.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-820 iHS to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent TG-820 iHS should have an edge in sensor innovation.