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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony TF1

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Olympus TG-810 versus Sony TF1, both Waterproof cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was unveiled 22 months prior to the TF1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TG-810 grades against the TF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Sony TF1

 TG-810 TF1 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Olympus TG-810

 TF1 TG-810 
AnnouncedJune 2013August 2011Fresher by 22 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Sony TF1

 TG-810 TF1 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-810 enjoys exterior measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-810 and the TF1.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and TF1 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-810 and TF1.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony TF1 to provide extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older TG-810 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good resolution (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography advice
Sony TF1 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
weather proofing
lighter than average in class (152g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Travel photography advice
Sony TF1 Travel photography advice
64
environment sealing
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than average in class (152 grams)
weather proofing
comes with touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (240 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-810
Landscape photography with Sony TF1
43
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
40
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery life (240 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Vlogging features
Sony TF1 Vlogging features
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 video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
33
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (152g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Sony TF1
 Olympus TG-810Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-810 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2011-08-16 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) 152g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" 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 photos 240 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $428 $266