Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A77
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A77 Key Specs
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- 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
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 50 - 16000 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 732g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Revealed October 2011
- Older Model is Sony A700
- Updated by Sony A77 II
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A77 Overview
Here is a extensive review of the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Sony A77, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and A77 (24MP) and the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TG-820 iHS was announced 4 months later than the A77 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-820 iHS matches up vs the A77 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A77 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-820 iHS & Sony SLT-A77. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery & Sony A77 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Sony A77
TG-820 iHS | A77 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1030k | 921k | Sharper screen (+109k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
A77 | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Sony A77
TG-820 iHS | A77 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | October 2011 | Similar age | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A77 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS provides outside dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Sony A77 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-820 iHS against the A77.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-820 iHS and A77 is 92 and 59 respectively.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A77 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The visual below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-820 iHS and A77.
To sum up, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-820 iHS having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A77 will offer you more detail with its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sony A77 Specifications
Olympus TG-820 iHS | Sony SLT-A77 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus TG-820 iHS | Sony SLT-A77 |
Class | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2012-02-08 | 2011-10-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VI | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 19 |
Cross type focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,030k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 12.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 206 gr (0.45 lbs) | 732 gr (1.61 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 801 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 images | 470 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $500 | $900 |