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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W220

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(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
Sony W220
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Sony W220

 TG-810 W220 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2009Fresher by 32 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Olympus TG-810

 W220 TG-810 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Sony W220

 TG-810 W220 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W220 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography factors
Sony W220 Portrait photography factors
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography details
Sony W220 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-810
Sports photography with Sony W220
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-810
Travel photography with Sony W220
64
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W220 as a Landscape photography camera
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-810
Vlogging with Sony W220
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Sony W220
 Olympus TG-810Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
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