Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W620
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W620 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-810 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-810 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Sony W620
TG-810 | W620 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Olympus TG-810
W620 | TG-810 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Sony W620
TG-810 | W620 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | January 2012 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Check the Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W620 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W620 Specifications
Olympus TG-810 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
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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 |