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Comparison of Olympus Tough TG-820 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus Tough TG-820 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 ×
General
ModelOlympus Tough TG-820Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
BrandOlympusSony
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberTG-820DSC-TX55
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20122011
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)1216.2
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)1.551.34
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)
  • 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)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 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)
  • 7152 x 1080(7.7 mp other)
Image file format
  • .mpo
  • jpeg
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)510
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1440x1080
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)30-
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV/H.264AVCHD/MPEG-4
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
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)603
Macro focus range (cm)3 - 60-
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Face Detect AF, iESP Auto, Spot AF, AF TrackingContrast Detection
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33.3
Rear display resolution (dots)1,030,0001,229,800
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
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 - 30
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, CuisineHigh Sensitivity / Night Scene / Hand-held Twilight / Night Portrait / Landscape / Soft Snap / Soft Skin / Anti Motion Blur / Back
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 - Approx.3.7m (W); Approx.0.6 - Approx.2.6 m (T)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • microsd
  • microsdh
  • ms micro m2
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)460
Included memory typebuilt-in memory-
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
  • hdmi output
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
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary 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 StabilizationOptical Image Stabilization, 3.3" OLED Touchscreen, Full HD video, 3D and Picture Effect modes, Superior Auto



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