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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-810 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX7V 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 HX7V
(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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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX7V Overview

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").

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The 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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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 resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Sony HX7V

		

		

			
 TG-810 HX7V 
AnnouncedAugust 2011July 2011Similar age
Focus manually  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX7V size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and HX7V is 92 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-810 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-810
Portrait photography with Sony HX7V
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 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
30
 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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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Street photography advice
Sony HX7V Street photography advice
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
56
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Sports photography information
Sony HX7V Sports photography information
40
 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
39
 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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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX7V Travel photography highlights
64
 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)
67
 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)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography details
Sony HX7V Landscape photography details
43
 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
42
 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 Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-810
Vlogging with Sony HX7V
30
 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
32
 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

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Sony HX7V
 Olympus TG-810Sony 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