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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A58

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
72
Overall
66

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A58 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 A58
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony A57
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A58 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Sony A58, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and A58 (20MP) and the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-820 iHS was unveiled 21 months prior to the A58 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TG-820 iHS matches up vs the A58 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Sony A58

 TG-820 iHS A58 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1030k460kCrisper display (+570k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 A58 TG-820 iHS 
ReleasedNovember 2013February 2012Newer by 21 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony A58

 TG-820 iHS A58 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-820 iHS enjoys outside 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) whilst the Sony A58 has specifications of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Sony A58 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the TG-820 iHS compared to the A58.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A58 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and A58 is 92 and 68 respectively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-820 iHS and A58.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-820 iHS having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A58 will render greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged TG-820 iHS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A58 as a Portrait photography camera
27
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
77
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography features
Sony A58 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
78
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Sports photography with Sony A58
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
81
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (690 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Sony A58 as a Travel photography camera
59
environment proofing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
63
better than average battery pack (690 CIPA)
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Landscape photography with Sony A58
38
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (690 CIPA)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Vlogging with Sony A58
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony A58
 Olympus TG-820 iHSSony SLT-A58
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-820 iHS Sony SLT-A58
Type Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2012-02-08 2013-11-27
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 6400 16000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,030k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 gr (0.45 pounds) 492 gr (1.08 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 753
Other
Battery life 220 images 690 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $500 $645