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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W550

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
28 Overall
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W550 Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 W550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released July 2011
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W550 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus TG-810 versus Sony W550, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the W550 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was launched very close to the W550 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-810 grades versus the W550 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Sony W550

		

		

			
 TG-810 W550 
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Olympus TG-810

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Sony W550

		

		

			
 TG-810 W550 
ReleasedAugust 2011July 2011Same age
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither has Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-810 has outside measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony W550 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-810 versus Sony W550 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-810 and the W550.
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W550 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and W550 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-810 and W550.
All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos though you really should factor the age  of the cameras into account.
	
			Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-810 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony W550 as a Portrait photography camera
33
 decent MP (14MP)
 provides face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
28
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-810
Street photography with Sony W550
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
57
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Sports photography information
Sony W550 Sports photography information
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 weather proof
 max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 low battery power (220 CIPA)
 has no phase detect auto focus
35
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-810 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony W550 as a Travel photography camera
64
 weather proof
 decent MP (14MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 low battery power (220 per charge)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
 good megapixels (14MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (26mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W550 Landscape photography highlights
43
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 weather proof
 manual focus not available
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 low battery power (220 per charge)
 no Timelapse mode
42
 decently wide (26mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
 no manual control
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-810 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony W550 as a Vlogging camera
30
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect focus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no microphone port
29
 decently wide (26mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no mic port
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W550 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Sony W550
 Olympus TG-810Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-810 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2011-08-16 2011-07-24
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.20 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 215 grams (0.47 pounds) 110 grams (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single -
Price at launch $428 $119