Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W350

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Sony W350, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was revealed 2 years later than the W350 and that is a fairly big gap 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 W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-820 iHS matches up vs the W350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS comes with outer 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 W350 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Sony W350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-820 iHS compared to the W350.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and W350 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-820 iHS and W350.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony W350 to provide more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer TG-820 iHS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.