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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
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  • Superseded the Sony HX20V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
33
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
45
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
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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