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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony WX1

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony WX1 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
  • Introduced August 2011
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony WX1 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Olympus TG-810 vs Sony WX1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-810 (14MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the TG-810 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") use different sensor measurements.

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The TG-810 was brought out 2 years later than the WX1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the TG-810 scores vs the WX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Sony WX1

 TG-810 WX1 
AnnouncedAugust 2011August 2009More recent by 25 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Olympus TG-810

 WX1 TG-810 

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Sony WX1

 TG-810 WX1 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-810 offers outside measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-810 versus the WX1.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and WX1 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-810 and WX1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-810 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Olympus TG-810 will deliver extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer TG-810 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good resolution (14MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography info
Sony WX1 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Travel photography advice
Sony WX1 Travel photography advice
64
weather proofing
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
56
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (149 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-810
Landscape photography with Sony WX1
43
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery power (220 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
31
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Vlogging factors
Sony WX1 Vlogging factors
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
28
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (149g)
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Sony WX1
 Olympus TG-810Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-810 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-08-16 2009-08-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, 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
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 149 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $428 $149