Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A450
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A450 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A450 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-810 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-810 Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Sony A450
TG-810 | A450 | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 20 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Olympus TG-810
A450 | TG-810 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Sony A450
TG-810 | A450 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Compare the Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A450 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A450 Specifications
Olympus TG-810 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | |
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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 |