Olympus TG-810 vs Sony T900
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony T900 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
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
- Introduced February 2009
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Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-810 vs Sony T900, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the T900 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe TG-810 was announced 2 years later than the T900 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the TG-810 grades against the T900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-810 vs Sony T900 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-810 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-810 Gallery & Sony T900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Sony T900
| TG-810 | T900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2011 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Olympus TG-810
| T900 | TG-810 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 920k | Crisper display (+2k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Sony T900
| TG-810 | T900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-810 has exterior measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony T900 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-810 vs Sony T900 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-810 against the T900.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-810 and T900 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-810 and T900.
As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-810 to result in greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher TG-810 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony T900 Specifications
| Olympus TG-810 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus TG-810 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 |
| Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2011-08-16 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| 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 surface 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 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.5-10.0 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 215 grams (0.47 lb) | 143 grams (0.32 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
| 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 photos | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $428 | $300 |
