Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX30V
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX30V 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
- Released August 2011
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Launched February 2012
- Superseded the Sony HX20V
- New Model is Sony HX50V
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX30V Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus TG-810 versus Sony HX30V, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the TG-810 (14MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-810 was revealed 6 months before the HX30V so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TG-810 grades against the HX30V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX30V Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-810 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-810 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Sony HX30V
TG-810 | HX30V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Olympus TG-810
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen resolution | 922k | 920k | Clearer screen (+2k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Sony HX30V
TG-810 | HX30V | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | February 2012 | Similar age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-810 has got outer dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-810 versus Sony HX30V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-810 compared to the HX30V.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and HX30V is 92 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-810 and HX30V.
All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony HX30V to give you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
Olympus TG-810 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus TG-810 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-08-16 | 2012-02-28 |
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 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
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) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
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 | 215g (0.47 lb) | 254g (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 Overall 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 |
Form of battery | 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 | Single | Single |
Retail price | $428 | $420 |