Olympus TG-810 vs Sony TX7
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2010
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony TX7 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Olympus TG-810 vs Sony TX7, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the TG-810 (14MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the TG-810 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TG-810 was revealed 20 months later than the TX7 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TG-810 matches up vs the TX7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony TX7 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-810 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-810 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Sony TX7
TG-810 | TX7 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Olympus TG-810
TX7 | TG-810 | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 920k | Clearer display (+1k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Sony TX7
TG-810 | TX7 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-810 has outside dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-810 vs Sony TX7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-810 against the TX7.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and TX7 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-810 and TX7.
All in all, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-810 using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Olympus TG-810 will result in extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent TG-810 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Olympus TG-810 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus TG-810 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2011-08-16 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Display resolution | 920k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215 grams (0.47 lb) | 149 grams (0.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-50B | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $428 | $300 |