Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A65

In this article, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony A65, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and A65 (24MP) and the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The TG-820 iHS was announced 3 months later than the A65 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the TG-820 iHS grades against the A65 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-820 iHS & Sony SLT-A65. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-820 iHS has outer dimensions 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 A65 has proportions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony A65 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-820 iHS and the A65.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and A65 is 92 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-820 iHS and A65.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-820 iHS having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A65 will provide more detail with its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively.