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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony T900

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony T900 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
  • Released August 2011
Sony T900
(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
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony T900 Overview

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Sony T900

 TG-810 T900 
IntroducedAugust 2011February 2009More recent by 31 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Olympus TG-810

 T900 TG-810 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k920kCrisper display (+2k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Sony T900

 TG-810 T900 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony T900 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T900 as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography info
Sony T900 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography features
Sony T900 Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T900 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment sealing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery power (220 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography advice
Sony T900 Landscape photography advice
43
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
36
focusing manually
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Vlogging information
Sony T900 Vlogging information
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
28
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Sony T900
 Olympus TG-810Sony 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