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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W690

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

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
Photography Glossary

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

 W690 TG-820 iHS 

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).

Compare the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W690 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography details
Sony W690 Portrait photography details
27
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
34
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
59
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
43
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
33
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