Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W570
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W570 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W570 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-810 and Sony W570, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the W570 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe TG-810 was unveiled 8 months after the W570 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TG-810 grades versus the W570 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W570 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-810 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-810 Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Sony W570
TG-810 | W570 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | January 2011 | More modern by 8 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Olympus TG-810
W570 | TG-810 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Sony W570
TG-810 | W570 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-810 enjoys physical dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-810 and Sony W570 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-810 versus the W570.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-810 and W570 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The picture below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-810 and W570.
To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony W570 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher TG-810 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W570 Specifications
Olympus TG-810 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus TG-810 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 |
Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2011-08-16 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
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 mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215 grams (0.47 lb) | 116 grams (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 images | - |
Battery style | 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $428 | $159 |