Comparisons / Comparison of Olympus Tough TG-820 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66

Comparison of Olympus Tough TG-820 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus Tough TG-820 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 ×
General
ModelOlympus Tough TG-820Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
BrandOlympusSony
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberTG-820TX66
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20122012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)10193
Width (mm)2613
Height (mm)6554
Weight (g)206109
Waterproof+-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Sony Exmor R
Effective megapixels (MP)1218.2
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.551.26
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3968 x 2976(11.8 mp 4:3)
  • 3968 x 2976(11.8 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 10480 x 4096(42.9 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 1920(6.6 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4896 x 2752(13.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4896 x 3672(18.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 4912 x 1920(9.4 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 7512 x 1080(8.1 mp other)
Image file format
  • .mpo
  • jpeg
  • jpeg
  • mpf
Continuous-mode (fps)510
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1440x1080
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)3030
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV/H.264AVCHD Ver 2.0 or MP4; with stereo audio
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus Lens, 11 Lenses in 8 Groups, 4/8 Aspherical LensesCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 12 elements in 10 groups (including 6 aspheric elements)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 140.0026.00 - 130.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 25.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)55
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.260.21 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)608
Macro focus range (cm)3 - 60-
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • 76
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Face Detect AF, iESP Auto, Spot AF, AF TrackingContrast Detection AF: Multi-point, Center-weighted, Spot, Flexible Spot; Tracking, Face Tracking
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDOLED
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33.3
Rear display resolution (dots)1,030,0001,229,760
Touchscreen-+
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • custom
  • fluorescent1
  • overcast
  • sunlight
  • tungsten
  • underwater
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • one push
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 41/1600 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP Metering, Spot MeteringMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesScene Modes (Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, SPORT, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, CuisineBackground Defocus, Scene (High Sensitivity, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Soft Skin
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction: on/off/auto
  • slow syncro
Flash range descriptionISO 800: Wide: 0.66ft (0.2m) - 11.5ft (3.5m), Tele: 1.64 ft (0.5m) - 8.2ft (2.5m)ISO Auto: Approx. 0.08 - 3.1m (W) / Approx. 0.6 - 2.3m (T)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • microsd
  • microsdh
  • ms micro m2
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)4619
Included memory typebuilt-in memoryInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant-+
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • audio/video output)
  • hdmi type-d
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
  • mini hdmi (type c)
  • multitype3b (av/usb/dc in)
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)510
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)2510
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)220250
Battery form factorProprietary LI-50BProprietary NP-BN/NP-BN1
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-BN Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • olympus [ib] software cd-rom
-
Os compatibility
  • mac os x10.3-10.5
  • windows xp/vista/7
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresWaterproof to 10m, Freezeproof to -10C, Crushproof to 100kgf, Shockproof to 2m, Dustproof, Sensor-shift Image Stabilization3.3" OLED Touchscreen, Optical Image Stabilization, Full HD Movies, Dual Record captures 13MP stills during movies



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