Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W800
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W800 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
- 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
- Launched February 2014

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W800 Overview
Following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus TG-610 versus Sony W800, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-610 (14MP) and W800 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The TG-610 was announced 4 years earlier than the W800 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TG-610 grades versus the W800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W800 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-610 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony W800
TG-610 | W800 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Olympus TG-610
W800 | TG-610 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 37 months |
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony W800
TG-610 | W800 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-610 has got exterior measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-610 versus Sony W800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the TG-610 versus the W800.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-610 and W800 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-610 and W800.
Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony W800 to offer extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged TG-610 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W800 Specifications
Olympus TG-610 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus TG-610 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-06 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.2-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVI MPEG4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 190g (0.42 lbs) | 125g (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $223 | $90 |