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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W810

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W810 Key Specs

Olympus TG-610
(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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released January 2014
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W810 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony W810

 TG-610 W810 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Olympus TG-610

 W810 TG-610 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2011More modern by 36 months

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony W810

 TG-610 W810 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W810 size comparison

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

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-610
Portrait photography with Sony W810
33
resolution is good (14MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
38
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Street photography features
Sony W810 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Sports photography advice
Sony W810 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
no phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Travel photography details
Sony W810 Travel photography details
64
weather sealing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W810 as a Landscape photography camera
43
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
41
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-610
Vlogging with Sony W810
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
32
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Sony W810
 Olympus TG-610Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-610 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-06 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 grams (0.42 pounds) 111 grams (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 200 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $223 $100