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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-810 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX100V 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
  • Launched August 2011
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Announced October 2011
  • Refreshed by Sony HX200V
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX100V Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX100V, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was revealed 2 months before the HX100V and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the TG-810 grades versus the HX100V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Sony HX100V

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Olympus TG-810

		

		

			
 HX100V TG-810 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Sony HX100V

		

		

			
 TG-810 HX100V 
AnnouncedAugust 2011October 2011Similar age
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display  No Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-810 offers exterior measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX100V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-810 compared to the HX100V.
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX100V size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and HX100V is 92 and 66 respectively.
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-810 and HX100V.
All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX100V to give extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively.
	
			Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography details
Sony HX100V Portrait photography details
33
 resolution is good (14MP)
 has face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
39
 you can focus manually
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-810
Street photography with Sony HX100V
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
50
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Optical)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 more heavy than competitors (577 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-810
Sports photography with Sony HX100V
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
 has no phase detect AF
49
 excellent zoom range (27-810mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-810
Travel photography with Sony HX100V
64
 environment proofing
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse function
 terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
54
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (27mm)
 great reach (810mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competitors (577g)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-810 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony HX100V as a Landscape photography camera
43
 relatively wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 environment proofing
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 no manual control
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
 no Timelapse function
47
 you can focus manually
 really wide (27mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX100V Vlogging highlights
30
 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection focusing
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external microphone support
25
 really wide (27mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 missing microphone socket
 more heavy than competitors (577g)
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Sony HX100V
 Olympus TG-810Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-810 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-08-16 2011-10-21
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.20 m 12.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 577 gr (1.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $428 $429