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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W510

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W510 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 W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W510 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus TG-810 versus Sony W510, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the W510 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was brought out 8 months later than the W510 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TG-810 grades vs the W510 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Sony W510

 TG-810 W510 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2011Fresher by 8 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Olympus TG-810

 W510 TG-810 

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Sony W510

 TG-810 W510 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-810 has got exterior 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) and the Sony W510 has specifications of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-810 versus Sony W510 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the TG-810 and the W510.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-810 and W510 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-810 and W510.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus TG-810 to provide more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent TG-810 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography info
Sony W510 Portrait photography info
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Street photography camera
Sony W510 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-810
Sports photography with Sony W510
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W510 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proofing
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
58
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W510 as a Landscape photography camera
43
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
32
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Vlogging details
Sony W510 Vlogging details
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
29
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Sony W510
 Olympus TG-810Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-810 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2011-08-16 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ BIONZ
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 2.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 119 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $428 $99