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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX220

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX220 Key Specs

Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Released January 2013
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released February 2014
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX220 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Sony WX220, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was unveiled 13 months earlier than the WX220 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TG-830 iHS grades vs the WX220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Sony WX220

 TG-830 iHS WX220 

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 WX220 TG-830 iHS 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2013Newer by 13 months

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony WX220

 TG-830 iHS WX220 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has external measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Sony WX220 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the TG-830 iHS and the WX220.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and WX220 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and WX220.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX220 to provide greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TG-830 iHS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Portrait photography with Sony WX220
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography info
Sony WX220 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography info
Sony WX220 Sports photography info
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Travel photography with Sony WX220
67
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
megapixel count good (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Landscape photography with Sony WX220
45
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
44
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX220 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Sony WX220
 Olympus TG-830 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-830 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-08 2014-02-12
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 grams (0.47 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots 210 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $198