Olympus TG-810 vs Sony S2100
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37 Features
37 Overall
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93 Imaging
35 Features
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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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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).
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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.
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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 |