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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A200

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A200 Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced August 2011
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Announced July 2008
  • New Model is Sony A230
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A200 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-810 versus Sony A200, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the TG-810 (14MP) and A200 (10MP) and the TG-810 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The TG-810 was announced 3 years later than the A200 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TG-810 matches up against the A200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Sony A200

 TG-810 A200 
AnnouncedAugust 2011July 2008Fresher by 38 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Olympus TG-810

 A200 TG-810 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Sony A200

 TG-810 A200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-810 enjoys outer measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony A200 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-810 versus Sony A200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-810 versus the A200.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and A200 is 92 and 66 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-810 and A200.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-810 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Olympus TG-810 will offer you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger TG-810 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-810
Portrait photography with Sony A200
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
53
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography highlights
Sony A200 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography features
Sony A200 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-810
Travel photography with Sony A200
64
environment proof
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
46
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-810
Landscape photography with Sony A200
43
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
53
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inch)
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A200 as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
9
can't shoot video
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Sony A200
 Olympus TG-810Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-810 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Class Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2011-08-16 2008-07-17
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lb) 572 gr (1.26 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 521
Other
Battery life 220 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash
Card slots One One
Retail price $428 $100