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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W650

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-810 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W650 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
  • Released August 2011
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W650 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus TG-810 versus Sony W650, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was unveiled 4 months prior to the W650 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the TG-810 grades against the W650 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Sony W650

		

		

			
 TG-810 W650 
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Olympus TG-810

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Sony W650

		

		

			
 TG-810 W650 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2012Similar generation
Focus manually  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch display  Neither has Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-810 has physical measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-810 versus Sony W650 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-810 against the W650.
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W650 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and W650 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The pic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-810 and W650.
As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W650 to give you more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively.
	
			Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography advice
Sony W650 Portrait photography advice
33
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 provides face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
34
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 supports face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Street photography factors
Sony W650 Street photography factors
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (124 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-810
Sports photography with Sony W650
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 provides tracking focus
 environment proof
 low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
40
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Travel photography information
Sony W650 Travel photography information
64
 environment proof
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
 lighter than average (124 grams)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-810 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony W650 as a Landscape photography camera
43
 relatively wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 environment proof
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 no manual control
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
 does not have Timelapse recording
43
 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-810
Vlogging with Sony W650
30
 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect autofocus
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have microphone socket
33
 relatively wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection autofocus
 lighter than average (124g)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no external mic support
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W650 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Sony W650
 Olympus TG-810Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-810 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
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 distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 215g (0.47 lb) 124g (0.27 lb)
Physical 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 pictures 220 pictures
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 shooting    
Type of storage 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
Price at launch $428 $140