Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX1
92 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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67 Imaging
32 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2011
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
- Revealed April 2009

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX1 Overview
Following is a detailed overview of the Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX1, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the TG-810 (14MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the TG-810 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") come with different sensor dimensions.

The TG-810 was launched 2 years after the HX1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TG-810 scores against the HX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-810 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-810 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Sony HX1
TG-810 | HX1 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | ![]() | April 2009 | More modern by 29 months |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Olympus TG-810
HX1 | TG-810 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Sony HX1
TG-810 | HX1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-810 offers outer measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-810 against the HX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-810 and HX1 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-810 and HX1.
All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-810 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Olympus TG-810 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer TG-810 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX1 Specifications
Olympus TG-810 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus TG-810 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-08-16 | 2009-04-22 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 9MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 9.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1440x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | 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 | 215g (0.47 lb) | 544g (1.20 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-50B | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $428 | $47,999 |