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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony WX80

Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
38 Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony WX80 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Sony WX80, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was manufactured 11 months before the WX80 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the TG-820 iHS scores versus the WX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Sony WX80

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS WX80 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1030k230kCrisper display (+800k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

		

		

			
 WX80 TG-820 iHS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 11 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony WX80

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS WX80 
Manual focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display  Neither includes Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS features outside dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Sony WX80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the TG-820 iHS and the WX80.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony WX80 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-820 iHS and WX80 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-820 iHS and WX80.
As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX80 to show extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged TG-820 iHS will be behind in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Portrait photography with Sony WX80
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 has face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
35
 resolution is good (16MP)
 features face detection autofocus
 no manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography details
Sony WX80 Street photography details
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
67
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides touch focus
 lighter than others (124 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography details
Sony WX80 Sports photography details
34
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking focus
 weather sealing
 max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (220 per charge)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
45
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography information
Sony WX80 Travel photography information
59
 weather sealing
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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 lighter than others (124 grams)
 provides touch focus
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography information
Sony WX80 Landscape photography information
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 lack of manual focus
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 manual mode not available
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 not so great battery life (220 shots)
 missing Time Lapse mode
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 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging information
Sony WX80 Vlogging information
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect autofocus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 missing mic jack
35
 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others (124g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony WX80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony WX80
 Olympus TG-820 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-820 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-08 2013-01-08
Body design 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 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,030 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported 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 (60, 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 input    
Headphone input    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 206 grams (0.45 pounds) 124 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 240 images
Style of battery 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 shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $500 $276