Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A450

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.

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.

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.

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

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.