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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
57
Overall
49

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX50V 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
  • Launched August 2011
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony HX30V
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-810 versus Sony HX50V, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the TG-810 (14MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was introduced 20 months prior to the HX50V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the TG-810 grades vs the HX50V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Sony HX50V

 TG-810 HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Olympus TG-810

 HX50V TG-810 
IntroducedApril 2013August 2011Newer by 20 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Sony HX50V

 TG-810 HX50V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-810 has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-810 against the HX50V.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-810 and HX50V is 92 and 89 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-810 and HX50V.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony HX50V to produce greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TG-810 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-810
Portrait photography with Sony HX50V
33
good MP (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
51
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
features face detect focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography advice
Sony HX50V Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (272g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography info
Sony HX50V Sports photography info
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
58
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX50V Travel photography highlights
64
environment proofing
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
good battery pack (400 per charge)
lighter than competition (272g)
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography details
Sony HX50V Landscape photography details
43
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good battery pack (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5 )
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX50V as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (272g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5 )
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Sony HX50V
 Olympus TG-810Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-810 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-08-16 2013-04-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
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 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 215 gr (0.47 lbs) 272 gr (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 400 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $428 $439