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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W620

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W620 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 W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W620 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W620, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the W620 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was launched 4 months earlier than the W620 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TG-810 scores vs the W620 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Sony W620

 TG-810 W620 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Olympus TG-810

 W620 TG-810 

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Sony W620

 TG-810 W620 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2012Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-810 has outside 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 W620 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-810 compared to the W620.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-810 and W620 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-810 and W620.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you might want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography info
Sony W620 Portrait photography info
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
MP count good (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography highlights
Sony W620 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W620 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
33
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Travel photography features
Sony W620 Travel photography features
64
environment proofing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (220 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-810
Landscape photography with Sony W620
43
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery (220 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
33
decently wide (28mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Vlogging highlights
Sony W620 Vlogging highlights
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
30
decently wide (28mm)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Sony W620
 Olympus TG-810Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-810 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-16 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 215g (0.47 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 photos 220 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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 One One
Pricing at release $428 $102