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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W810

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W810 Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-860
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W810 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus TG-870 and Sony W810, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was introduced 2 years after the W810 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the TG-870 scores vs the W810 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Sony W810

 TG-870 W810 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2014More modern by 25 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Olympus TG-870

 W810 TG-870 

Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Sony W810

 TG-870 W810 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-870 enjoys external measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony W810 has dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-870 and Sony W810 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the TG-870 against the W810.

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-870 and W810 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and W810.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W810 to provide more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent TG-870 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W810 Portrait photography highlights
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
38
good resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Street photography advice
Sony W810 Street photography advice
65
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (221g)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Sports photography highlights
Sony W810 Sports photography highlights
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery life (300 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
offers tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Travel photography details
Sony W810 Travel photography details
69
good battery life (300 shots)
environment proof
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (21mm)
heavier than competitors in class (221 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
67
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-870 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W810 as a Landscape photography camera
50
decently wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
environment proof
good battery life (300 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
41
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-870
Vlogging with Sony W810
32
decently wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (221g)
32
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Sony W810
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2016-01-06 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221g (0.49 lb) 111g (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 200 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $280 $100