Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A6100

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-810 and Sony A6100, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the TG-810 (14MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the TG-810 (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-810 was launched 9 years prior to the A6100 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TG-810 scores versus the A6100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-810 & Sony Alpha a6100. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-810 Gallery & Sony A6100 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-810 has got external dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony A6100 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-810 compared to the A6100.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-810 and A6100 is 92 and 81 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The photograph below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-810 and A6100.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-810 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A6100 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older TG-810 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.