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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W560

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W560 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
  • Introduced August 2011
Sony W560
(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
  • Launched January 2011
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W560 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W560, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the W560 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was announced 8 months after the W560 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TG-810 grades versus the W560 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Sony W560

 TG-810 W560 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2011More modern by 8 months
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Olympus TG-810

 W560 TG-810 

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Sony W560

 TG-810 W560 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-810 has exterior measurements 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 W560 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W560 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-810 versus the W560.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and W560 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-810 and W560.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos but you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The younger TG-810 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-810
Portrait photography with Sony W560
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography advice
Sony W560 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography features
Sony W560 Sports photography features
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Travel photography factors
Sony W560 Travel photography factors
64
weather proof
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (220 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography factors
Sony W560 Landscape photography factors
43
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery life (220 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
42
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-810
Vlogging with Sony W560
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
29
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Sony W560
 Olympus TG-810Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-810 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias 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 support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 pounds) 110g (0.24 pounds)
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 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 photos -
Battery format 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $428 $139