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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony S950

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony S950 Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(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
  • Announced August 2011
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released February 2009
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony S950 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-810 versus Sony S950, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-810 (14MP) and S950 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-810 was unveiled 2 years later than the S950 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TG-810 scores versus the S950 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Sony S950

 TG-810 S950 
ReleasedAugust 2011February 2009Fresher by 31 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Olympus TG-810

 S950 TG-810 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Sony S950

 TG-810 S950 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-810 comes with outer measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-810 versus Sony S950 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-810 vs the S950.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and S950 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-810 and S950.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus TG-810 to render extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer TG-810 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S950 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography factors
Sony S950 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography highlights
Sony S950 Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S950 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proof
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (220 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S950 as a Landscape photography camera
43
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
31
has manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S950 as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
9
no video
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Sony S950
 Olympus TG-810Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-810 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-16 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 215g (0.47 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 format Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $428 $130