Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX400V
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Succeeded the Sony HX300
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX400V Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Olympus TG-810 and Sony HX400V, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-810 (14MP) and HX400V (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe TG-810 was announced 3 years earlier than the HX400V which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TG-810 scores vs the HX400V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX400V Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-810 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-810 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Sony HX400V
TG-810 | HX400V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Olympus TG-810
HX400V | TG-810 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | August 2011 | Newer by 30 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 920k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Sony HX400V
TG-810 | HX400V | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-810 features external dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-810 and Sony HX400V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-810 and the HX400V.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-810 and HX400V is 92 and 62 respectively.
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The picture below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-810 and HX400V.
All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX400V to show greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged TG-810 will be behind in sensor tech.
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX400V Specifications
Olympus TG-810 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus TG-810 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-08-16 | 2014-02-12 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215 gr (0.47 pounds) | 660 gr (1.46 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
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 photographs | 300 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $428 | $448 |