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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A450

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A450 Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(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
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Released August 2011
Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A450 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A450, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the A450 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the TG-810 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-810 was unveiled 20 months after the A450 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TG-810 matches up vs the A450 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Sony A450

 TG-810 A450 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2010More modern by 20 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Olympus TG-810

 A450 TG-810 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Sony A450

 TG-810 A450 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-810 has got outside measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony A450 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-810 versus the A450.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A450 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and A450 is 92 and 65 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-810 and A450.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The TG-810 comes with the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging. The fresher TG-810 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A450 Portrait photography highlights
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
72
you can focus manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Street photography camera
Sony A450 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography factors
Sony A450 Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
77
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (1,050 shots)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Travel photography details
Sony A450 Travel photography details
64
weather proof
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (220 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
60
great battery pack (1,050 shots)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography info
Sony A450 Landscape photography info
43
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
66
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (1,050 shots)
small screen (2.7")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Vlogging information
Sony A450 Vlogging information
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
9
lack of video recording
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Sony A450
 Olympus TG-810Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-810 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Type Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2011-08-16 2010-01-05
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lb) 560 grams (1.23 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 769
Other
Battery life 220 photos 1050 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $428 $1,241