Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W530
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W530 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011
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Lets look much closer at the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony W530, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TG-820 iHS was released 14 months after the W530 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TG-820 iHS matches up versus the W530 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W530 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-820 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery & Sony W530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Sony W530
| TG-820 iHS | W530 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2012 |  | January 2011 | Newer by 14 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 1030k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+800k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
| W530 | TG-820 iHS |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony W530
| TG-820 iHS | W530 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-820 iHS has outside measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony W530 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-820 iHS and the W530.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and W530 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The image below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-820 iHS and W530.
Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony W530 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer TG-820 iHS will have an edge in sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W530 Specifications
| Olympus TG-820 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus TG-820 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 |
| Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2012-02-08 | 2011-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| 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 pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 1,030 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 206g (0.45 lbs) | 113g (0.25 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 shots | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $500 | $269 |