Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W310

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W310, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the W310 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was introduced 2 years after the W310 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-820 iHS grades vs the W310 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-820 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery & Sony W310 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-820 iHS has got physical dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has specifications of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W310 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the TG-820 iHS against the W310.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and W310 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The pic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-820 iHS and W310.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you will want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more recent TG-820 iHS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.