Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W730
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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92 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
37
Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
33 Overall
37
96 Imaging
40 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W730 Key Specs
Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed August 2011
Sony W730
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013
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Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W730, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the W730 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TG-810 grades against the W730 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-810 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-810 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Sony W730
| TG-810 | W730 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Olympus TG-810
| W730 | TG-810 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | August 2011 | Fresher by 17 months |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Sony W730
| TG-810 | W730 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-810 provides physical dimensions 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 W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-810 against the W730.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and W730 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-810 and W730.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony W730 to give extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older TG-810 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography details
Sony W730 Portrait photography details
megapixel count good (14MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Olympus TG-810 Street photography details
Sony W730 Street photography details
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition (122g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Olympus TG-810 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W730 as a Sports photography camera
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proof
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Olympus TG-810 Travel photography details
Sony W730 Travel photography details
weather proof
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lighter than competition (122 grams)
provides focus by touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape photography with Olympus TG-810
Landscape photography with Sony W730
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Olympus TG-810 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W730 as a Vlogging camera
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (122 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
Photography Glossary
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W730 Specifications
| Olympus TG-810 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus TG-810 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-08-16 | 2013-01-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
| 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 | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-224mm (9.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.3-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 920k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | 2.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
| External flash | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 215 gr (0.47 lbs) | 122 gr (0.27 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
| 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 shots | 240 shots |
| Type of battery | 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 recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $428 | $138 |