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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony WX10

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony WX10 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 WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony WX10 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Sony WX10, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was launched 14 months after the WX10 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-820 iHS grades against the WX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Sony WX10

 TG-820 iHS WX10 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2011Newer by 14 months
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1030k460kCrisper screen (+570k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 WX10 TG-820 iHS 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony WX10

 TG-820 iHS WX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-820 iHS enjoys exterior measurements 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 WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Sony WX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-820 iHS and the WX10.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and WX10 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-820 iHS and WX10.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony WX10 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger TG-820 iHS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Portrait photography with Sony WX10
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offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography info
Sony WX10 Street photography info
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography factors
Sony WX10 Sports photography factors
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography information
Sony WX10 Travel photography information
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weather sealing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery (220 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Landscape photography camera
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rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging advice
Sony WX10 Vlogging advice
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony WX10
 Olympus TG-820 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-820 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-08 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of screen 1,030 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206g (0.45 lbs) 161g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 format Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $500 $200