Olympus TG-810 vs Sony S2100
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony S2100 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
- Released August 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Introduced January 2010
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Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus TG-810 versus Sony S2100, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe TG-810 was brought out 20 months later than the S2100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TG-810 matches up against the S2100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-810 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-810 Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Sony S2100
| TG-810 | S2100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2011 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 20 months |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Olympus TG-810
| S2100 | TG-810 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Sony S2100
| TG-810 | S2100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-810 has outer 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 S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-810 versus Sony S2100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-810 versus the S2100.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and S2100 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-810 and S2100.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus TG-810 to give extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher TG-810 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
| Olympus TG-810 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus TG-810 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2011-08-16 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III+ | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 920k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 1s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1200s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 215 grams (0.47 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 photographs | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $428 | $0 |