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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W370

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W370 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
  • Announced February 2012
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W370 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Sony W370, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was released 2 years later than the W370 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TG-820 iHS scores against the W370 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Sony W370

 TG-820 iHS W370 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2010More recent by 26 months
Screen resolution1030k230kClearer screen (+800k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 W370 TG-820 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony W370

 TG-820 iHS W370 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-820 iHS offers outside dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Sony W370 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-820 iHS and the W370.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-820 iHS and W370 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-820 iHS and W370.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony W370 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent TG-820 iHS will have an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W370 as a Portrait photography camera
27
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Street photography camera
Sony W370 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Sony W370 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Travel photography with Sony W370
59
environment proof
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (220 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
58
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography info
Sony W370 Landscape photography info
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging advice
Sony W370 Vlogging advice
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony W370
 Olympus TG-820 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-820 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-08 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,030k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lbs) 179 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $500 $230