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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W830

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W830 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
  • Launched February 2012
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Released January 2014
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W830 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W830, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and W830 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was brought out 23 months earlier than the W830 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the TG-820 iHS matches up against the W830 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Sony W830

 TG-820 iHS W830 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1030k230kCrisper display (+800k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 W830 TG-820 iHS 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2012More recent by 23 months

Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony W830

 TG-820 iHS W830 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-820 iHS has got physical measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony W830 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-820 iHS vs the W830.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W830 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and W830 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-820 iHS and W830.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony W830 to offer you more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older TG-820 iHS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W830 as a Portrait photography camera
27
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
38
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography factors
Sony W830 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography info
Sony W830 Sports photography info
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Travel photography with Sony W830
59
weather sealing
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (220 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W830 as a Landscape photography camera
38
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery power (220 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
41
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Vlogging with Sony W830
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing mic port
32
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony W830
 Olympus TG-820 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-820 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2012-02-08 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,030k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 206 grams (0.45 pounds) 122 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $500 $128