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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony WX350

Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony WX350 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
  • Released February 2012
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Superseded the Sony WX300
  • Replacement is Sony WX500
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony WX350 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony WX350, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was unveiled 24 months prior to the WX350 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the TG-820 iHS scores against the WX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Sony WX350

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS WX350 
Screen resolution1030k460kSharper screen (+570k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

		

		

			
 WX350 TG-820 iHS 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2012More recent by 24 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony WX350

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS WX350 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Missing Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-820 iHS features outside measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony WX350 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the TG-820 iHS compared to the WX350.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony WX350 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-820 iHS and WX350 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, its difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-820 iHS and WX350.
Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony WX350 to produce extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older TG-820 iHS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
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 includes face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 can't use external flash
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
37
 sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
 features face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Street photography with Sony WX350
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (164g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography details
Sony WX350 Sports photography details
34
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes tracking focus
 environment proof
 max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (220 shots)
 lacks phase detect AF
52
 amazing zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
 features tracking focus
 good battery (470 shots)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Travel photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
59
 environment proof
 flash built-in
 quite wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 not so great battery (220 CIPA)
 low resolution (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
72
 good battery (470 per charge)
 lighter than competitors in class (164g)
 sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (25mm)
 great reach (500mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography factors
Sony WX350 Landscape photography factors
38
 quite wide (28mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 lack of manual mode
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 not so great battery (220 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse mode
47
 pretty wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
 good battery (470 shots)
 lack of manual focus
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging details
Sony WX350 Vlogging details
33
 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect focusing
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have microphone support
35
 pretty wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (164 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 no mic socket
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony WX350 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony WX350
 Olympus TG-820 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-820 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-08 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI -
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 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,030 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 206g (0.45 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 470 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $500 $270