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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony TX30

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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Olympus TG-810 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony TX30 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 TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Released July 2013
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony TX30 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Olympus TG-810 vs Sony TX30, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the TG-810 (14MP) and TX30 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was released 23 months prior to the TX30 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the TG-810 matches up against the TX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Sony TX30

 TG-810 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Olympus TG-810

 TX30 TG-810 
ReleasedJuly 2013August 2011Newer by 23 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k920kCrisper display (+309k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Sony TX30

 TG-810 TX30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-810 enjoys physical 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 TX30 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-810 vs the TX30.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and TX30 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-810 and TX30.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony TX30 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged TG-810 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography information
Sony TX30 Portrait photography information
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good MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography factors
Sony TX30 Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proofing
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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weather proof
good resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography information
Sony TX30 Landscape photography information
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decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-810
Vlogging with Sony TX30
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
34
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Sony TX30
 Olympus TG-810Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-810 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-08-16 2013-07-26
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.3"
Resolution of display 920k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
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 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 141 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $428 $230