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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony TF1

Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
37

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-820 iHS
(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
  • Introduced February 2012
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony TF1 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Sony TF1, both Waterproof cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was manufactured 16 months earlier than the TF1 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TG-820 iHS grades against the TF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Sony TF1

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS TF1 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1030k460kClearer screen (+570k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

		

		

			
 TF1 TG-820 iHS 
RevealedJune 2013February 2012Newer by 16 months
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony TF1

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS TF1 
Manually focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS offers external dimensions 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 TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Sony TF1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-820 iHS against the TF1.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony TF1 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and TF1 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-820 iHS and TF1.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony TF1 to render more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged TG-820 iHS will be behind in sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography info
Sony TF1 Portrait photography info
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 comes with face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
35
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 provides face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Street photography with Sony TF1
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
69
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features focus via touch
 weather proof
 lighter than competition (152g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography features
Sony TF1 Sports photography features
34
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
42
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (240 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Travel photography camera
 Sony TF1 as a Travel photography camera
59
 weather proofing
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
 lighter than competition (152g)
 weather proof
 features focus via touch
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 low battery pack (240 per charge)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography info
Sony TF1 Landscape photography info
38
 decently wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 no manual mode
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
 no Timelapse recording
40
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 weather proof
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.6)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 low battery pack (240 shots)
 missing Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging information
Sony TF1 Vlogging information
33
 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no external microphone socket
33
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection autofocus
 lighter than competition (152 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.6)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external mic port
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony TF1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony TF1
 Olympus TG-820 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-820 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2012-02-08 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI -
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,030 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 206g (0.45 pounds) 152g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" 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 images 240 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $500 $266