Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W710
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W710 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
- Released August 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2013

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W710 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-810 versus Sony W710, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The TG-810 was released 17 months earlier than the W710 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-810 matches up versus the W710 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W710 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-810 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-810 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Sony W710
TG-810 | W710 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Olympus TG-810
W710 | TG-810 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | Fresher by 17 months |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Sony W710
TG-810 | W710 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-810 offers physical measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-810 versus Sony W710 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-810 compared to the W710.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and W710 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-810 and W710.
Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony W710 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older TG-810 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W710 Specifications
Olympus TG-810 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus TG-810 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-08-16 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
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 | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 grams (0.47 lbs) | 114 grams (0.25 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 240 photos |
Battery style | 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 recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $428 | $90 |