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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W350

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W350 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Sony W350

 TG-820 iHS W350 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2010More recent by 26 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1030k230kSharper screen (+800k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 W350 TG-820 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony W350

 TG-820 iHS W350 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W350 size comparison

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

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Portrait photography with Sony W350
27
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (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 W350
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Sony W350 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography details
Sony W350 Travel photography details
59
weather sealing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
66
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W350 as a Landscape photography camera
38
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
38
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Vlogging with Sony W350
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
29
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony W350
 Olympus TG-820 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-820 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2012-02-08 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI Bionz
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 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,030 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $500 $200