Olympus TG-810 vs Sony TX7

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.