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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

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
Photography Glossary

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

 TG-810 HX100V 

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