Olympus TG-810 vs Sony RX100

Let's look more closely at the Olympus TG-810 vs Sony RX100, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-810 (14MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the TG-810 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") posses different sensor sizes.

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The TG-810 was unveiled 12 months prior to the RX100 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the TG-810 matches up against the RX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-810 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-810 Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-810 features physical dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony RX100 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-810 vs Sony RX100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-810 compared to the RX100.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and RX100 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The image below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-810 and RX100.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-810 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony RX100 will offer extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TG-810 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.