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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony WX70

Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony WX70 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 WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony WX70 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony WX70, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-820 iHS was announced within a month of the WX70 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TG-820 iHS grades versus the WX70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Sony WX70

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS WX70 
Screen resolution1030k922kCrisper screen (+108k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

		

		

			
 WX70 TG-820 iHS 
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony WX70

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS WX70 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar age
Manually focus  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS has got outer measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony WX70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-820 iHS and the WX70.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony WX70 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and WX70 is 92 and 97 respectively.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-820 iHS and WX70.
Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX70 to resolve greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively.
	
			Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony WX70 as a Portrait photography camera
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 features face detect focus
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
34
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 includes face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Street photography with Sony WX70
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
68
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 boasts touch focus
 lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography info
Sony WX70 Sports photography info
34
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features tracking focus
 environment proof
 continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (220 shots)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
44
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography advice
Sony WX70 Travel photography advice
59
 environment proof
 built-in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 terrible battery power (220 per charge)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
 lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
 boasts touch focus
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography info
Sony WX70 Landscape photography info
38
 quite wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 no manual control
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 terrible battery power (220 shots)
 no Timelapse mode
43
 pretty wide (25mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 lack of manual exposure
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Vlogging camera
 Sony WX70 as a Vlogging camera
33
 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no microphone support
36
 pretty wide (25mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (114g)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no external microphone support
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony WX70 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony WX70
 Olympus TG-820 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-820 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-08 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,030k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 206 grams (0.45 pounds) 114 grams (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 photographs 240 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BN
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
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $500 $242