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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX20V 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
  • Announced August 2011
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony HX10V
  • Successor is Sony HX30V
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX20V Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus TG-810 and Sony HX20V, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the TG-810 (14MP) and HX20V (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was brought out 11 months before the HX20V which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TG-810 scores versus the HX20V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Sony HX20V

 TG-810 HX20V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Olympus TG-810

 HX20V TG-810 
AnnouncedJuly 2012August 2011Newer by 11 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display resolution922k920kSharper display (+2k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Sony HX20V

 TG-810 HX20V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-810 comes with external measurements 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 HX20V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-810 versus the HX20V.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and HX20V is 92 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The image below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-810 and HX20V.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX20V to offer greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged TG-810 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
45
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography factors
Sony HX20V Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (254g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography advice
Sony HX20V Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Travel photography camera
64
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competitors in class (254g)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-810
Landscape photography with Sony HX20V
43
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Vlogging factors
Sony HX20V Vlogging factors
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (254g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Sony HX20V
 Olympus TG-810Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-810 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-08-16 2012-07-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lb) 254 grams (0.56 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 320 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $428 $397