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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-810 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90 Imaging
42 Features
50 Overall
45

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(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
Sony HX30V
(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  • Superseded the Sony HX20V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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Sony HX30V

		

		

			
 TG-810 HX30V 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Olympus TG-810

		

		

			
 HX30V TG-810 
Manual focus  Dial exact focus
Screen resolution922k920kClearer screen (+2k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Sony HX30V

		

		

			
 TG-810 HX30V 
LaunchedAugust 2011February 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX30V size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and HX30V is 92 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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.
	
			Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography info
Sony HX30V Portrait photography info
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 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 has face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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 manual focus
 good MP (18MP)
 features face detection focusing
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Street photography factors
Sony HX30V Street photography factors
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (254g)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX30V Sports photography highlights
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 has tracking focus
 environment proof
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (220 CIPA)
 no phase detect AF
49
 amazing zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (18MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-810 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony HX30V as a Travel photography camera
64
 environment proof
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 not so great battery (220 per charge)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
 lighter than competitors in class (254 grams)
 good MP (18MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (25mm)
 great reach (500mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography details
Sony HX30V Landscape photography details
43
 quite wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 environment proof
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 no manual control
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 not so great battery (220 CIPA)
 missing Time Lapse function
50
 manual focus
 quite wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (18MP)
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 missing Timelapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Vlogging details
Sony HX30V Vlogging details
30
 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect focusing
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing mic socket
34
 quite wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (254g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 missing external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Sony HX30V
 Olympus TG-810Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
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