Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX7V
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92 Imaging
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs
Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
(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 HX7V
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced July 2011
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On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-810 versus Sony HX7V, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe TG-810 was revealed around the same time to the HX7V and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the TG-810 grades vs the HX7V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-810 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-810 Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Sony HX7V
| TG-810 | HX7V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Olympus TG-810
| HX7V | TG-810 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 920k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Sony HX7V
| TG-810 | HX7V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2011 |  | July 2011 | Similar age |
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither includes Touch display |
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-810 features outer dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-810 versus Sony HX7V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-810 vs the HX7V.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and HX7V is 92 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-810 and HX7V.
As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX7V to resolve more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively.
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-810
Portrait photography with Sony HX7V
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Olympus TG-810 Street photography advice
Sony HX7V Street photography advice
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Olympus TG-810 Sports photography information
Sony HX7V Sports photography information
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Olympus TG-810 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX7V Travel photography highlights
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography details
Sony HX7V Landscape photography details
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging with Olympus TG-810
Vlogging with Sony HX7V
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing mic support
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX7V Specifications
| Olympus TG-810 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus TG-810 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2011-08-16 | 2011-07-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III+ | BIONZ |
| 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | XtraFine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | 4.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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) | 208 gr (0.46 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - |
| Battery style | 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/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $428 | $499 |
