Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W550

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W550, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the W550 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was introduced 7 months later than the W550 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TG-820 iHS matches up versus the W550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-820 iHS provides physical measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony W550 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W550 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-820 iHS and the W550.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and W550 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-820 iHS and W550.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony W550 to resolve greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern TG-820 iHS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.