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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W690

Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W690 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
  • Released February 2012
Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W690 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W690, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was launched within a month of the W690 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TG-820 iHS grades against the W690 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Sony W690

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS W690 
Screen resolution1030k230kCrisper screen (+800k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony W690

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS W690 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2012Same generation
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen  Lack of Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS offers outside dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony W690 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the TG-820 iHS vs the W690.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W690 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-820 iHS and W690 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-820 iHS and W690.
Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony W690 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively.
	
			Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography details
Sony W690 Portrait photography details
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 offers face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 includes face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not available
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Street photography camera
 Sony W690 as a Street photography camera
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 fixed screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
57
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Sports photography camera
 Sony W690 as a Sports photography camera
34
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers tracking focus
 weather proof
 low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect AF
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Travel photography with Sony W690
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 weather proof
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 not so great battery life (220 per charge)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
68
 good megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very long reach (250mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 does not have selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography information
Sony W690 Landscape photography information
38
 relatively wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 focusing manually not possible
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 no manual mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
 no Timelapse mode
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 manual mode not available
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Vlogging with Sony W690
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 no microphone support
31
 fairly wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing microphone jack
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W690 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony W690
 Olympus TG-820 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-820 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-08 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,030 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 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    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 images 220 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $500 $297