Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W690
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W690 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
- Released February 2012
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W690 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Sony W690
TG-820 iHS | W690 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1030k | 230k | Crisper screen (+800k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
W690 | TG-820 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony W690
TG-820 iHS | W690 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | February 2012 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 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).
Compare the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W690 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W690 Specifications
Olympus TG-820 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
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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 |