Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony S980
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony S980 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
- Launched February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Introduced February 2009
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Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony S980, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the S980 (12MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-820 iHS was brought out 3 years later than the S980 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TG-820 iHS scores versus the S980 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-820 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery & Sony S980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Sony S980
| TG-820 iHS | S980 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2012 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 37 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1030k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+800k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
| S980 | TG-820 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony S980
| TG-820 iHS | S980 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS has physical measurements 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 S980 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony S980 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the TG-820 iHS compared to the S980.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and S980 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-820 iHS and S980.
Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you will want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more recent TG-820 iHS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony S980 Specifications
| Olympus TG-820 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus TG-820 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2012-02-08 | 2009-02-17 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VI | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,030k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 206 grams (0.45 lb) | 167 grams (0.37 lb) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| 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 pictures | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $500 | $300 |