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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W230

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W230 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 W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W230 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-810 versus Sony W230, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the W230 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was manufactured 2 years later than the W230 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TG-810 grades versus the W230 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Sony W230

 TG-810 W230 
AnnouncedAugust 2011February 2009Fresher by 31 months
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Olympus TG-810

 W230 TG-810 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Sony W230

 TG-810 W230 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-810 comes with external dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-810 versus Sony W230 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-810 compared to the W230.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and W230 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-810 and W230.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-810 to resolve more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher TG-810 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W230 Portrait photography highlights
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography details
Sony W230 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography factors
Sony W230 Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Travel photography info
Sony W230 Travel photography info
64
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W230 as a Landscape photography camera
43
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
36
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-810
Vlogging with Sony W230
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Sony W230
 Olympus TG-810Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-810 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-16 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lbs) 156 gr (0.34 lbs)
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 Overall 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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $428 $180