Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W810

Here, we are comparing the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Sony W810, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and W810 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was announced 23 months earlier than the W810 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the TG-820 iHS grades vs the W810 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS features exterior dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony W810 has measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Sony W810 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-820 iHS compared to the W810.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-820 iHS and W810 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-820 iHS and W810.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony W810 to resolve more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older TG-820 iHS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.