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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W610

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W610 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 W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W610 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Olympus TG-810 versus Sony W610, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was announced 4 months prior to the W610 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the TG-810 matches up against the W610 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Sony W610

 TG-810 W610 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Olympus TG-810

 W610 TG-810 

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Sony W610

 TG-810 W610 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2012Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-810 offers outer 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) and the Sony W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-810 versus Sony W610 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-810 against the W610.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and W610 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The visual here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-810 and W610.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of files but you really should factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W610 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good resolution (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
29
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography information
Sony W610 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
lighter than competition (113g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography highlights
Sony W610 Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
27
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W610 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment sealing
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition (113g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W610 as a Landscape photography camera
43
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery pack (220 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
33
rather wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Vlogging info
Sony W610 Vlogging info
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Sony W610
 Olympus TG-810Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-810 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-16 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lbs) 113 gr (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 250 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $428 $200