Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W220
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W220 Key Specs
(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
- Launched August 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
- 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W220 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus TG-810 and Sony W220, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the W220 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The TG-810 was released 2 years later than the W220 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the TG-810 scores versus the W220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W220 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-810 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-810 Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Sony W220
TG-810 | W220 | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 32 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Olympus TG-810
W220 | TG-810 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Sony W220
TG-810 | W220 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-810 has got exterior measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-810 and Sony W220 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-810 compared to the W220.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and W220 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-810 and W220.
Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-810 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent TG-810 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W220 Specifications
Olympus TG-810 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus TG-810 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-08-16 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.8-7.1 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 1 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 7.10 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215 gr (0.47 lb) | 147 gr (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $428 | $160 |