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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A380

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A380 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
  • Revealed August 2011
Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Superseded the Sony A350
  • Newer Model is Sony A390
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A380 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Olympus TG-810 versus Sony A380, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the A380 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the TG-810 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The TG-810 was launched 2 years later than the A380 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TG-810 matches up against the A380 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Sony A380

 TG-810 A380 
RevealedAugust 2011August 2009More recent by 25 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Olympus TG-810

 A380 TG-810 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Sony A380

 TG-810 A380 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-810 enjoys external dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony A380 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-810 versus Sony A380 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-810 vs the A380.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A380 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-810 and A380 is 92 and 68 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-810 and A380.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The TG-810 has got the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower DOF tougher. The newer TG-810 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography features
Sony A380 Portrait photography features
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography advice
Sony A380 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
76
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography advice
Sony A380 Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
59
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low battery life (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Travel photography factors
Sony A380 Travel photography factors
64
weather proofing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
53
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery life (500 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A380 as a Landscape photography camera
43
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery (220 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
61
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low battery life (500 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Vlogging info
Sony A380 Vlogging info
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
9
no video recording
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Sony A380
 Olympus TG-810Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-810 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Class Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2011-08-16 2009-08-24
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lb) 519 gr (1.14 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 614
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 500 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $428 $899