Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W810

Below, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-610 versus Sony W810, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the TG-610 (14MP) and W810 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was unveiled 4 years before the W810 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TG-610 scores versus the W810 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-610 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-610 Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-610 comes with exterior dimensions 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 W810 has proportions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-610 versus Sony W810 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-610 and the W810.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and W810 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The picture here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-610 and W810.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony W810 to produce greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TG-610 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.