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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W730

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W730 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W730, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and W730 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was brought out 11 months earlier than the W730 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TG-820 iHS matches up against the W730 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Sony W730

 TG-820 iHS W730 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1030k230kClearer screen (+800k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 W730 TG-820 iHS 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony W730

 TG-820 iHS W730 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-820 iHS has external 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) while the Sony W730 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W730 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-820 iHS compared to the W730.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W730 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and W730 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-820 iHS and W730.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony W730 to provide more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged TG-820 iHS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography info
Sony W730 Portrait photography info
27
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography info
Sony W730 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than average (122g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography info
Sony W730 Sports photography info
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Sony W730 as a Travel photography camera
59
weather proof
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery life (220 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than average (122 grams)
offers touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography information
Sony W730 Landscape photography information
38
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery life (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
39
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging information
Sony W730 Vlogging information
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
34
really wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than average (122 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony W730
 Olympus TG-820 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-820 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-08 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI -
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,030k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lbs) 122 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 images 240 images
Style of battery 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $500 $138