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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W620

Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96 Imaging
38 Features
25 Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W620 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W620 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W620, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was introduced about the same time to the W620 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the TG-820 iHS matches up vs the W620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Sony W620

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS W620 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1030k230kCrisper display (+800k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

		

		

			
 W620 TG-820 iHS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony W620

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS W620 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar age
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither provides Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS provides outside dimensions 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 W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W620 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TG-820 iHS versus the W620.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W620 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-820 iHS and W620 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-820 iHS and W620.
All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W620 to resolve extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.
	
			Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony W620 as a Portrait photography camera
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 provides face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
34
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 offers face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Street photography with Sony W620
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
56
 lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Sports photography with Sony W620
34
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides tracking focus
 environment proofing
 slow fps (5.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (220 per charge)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
33
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography advice
Sony W620 Travel photography advice
59
 environment proofing
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 bad battery power (220 shots)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
 lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography information
Sony W620 Landscape photography information
38
 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 bad battery power (220 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse mode
33
 relatively wide (28mm)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging features
Sony W620 Vlogging features
33
 fairly wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have microphone port
30
 relatively wide (28mm)
 offers face detect autofocus
 lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no microphone socket
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W620 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony W620
 Olympus TG-820 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-820 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-08 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,030k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 lb) 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 shots 220 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $500 $102