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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony WX10

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(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
  • Released August 2011
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus TG-810 versus Sony WX10, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was introduced 8 months later than the WX10 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the TG-810 matches up versus the WX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Sony WX10

 TG-810 WX10 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2011Fresher by 8 months
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Olympus TG-810

 WX10 TG-810 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Sony WX10

 TG-810 WX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-810 provides 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) whilst the Sony WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-810 versus the WX10.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and WX10 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-810 and WX10.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony WX10 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger TG-810 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good resolution (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
39
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography information
Sony WX10 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-810
Sports photography with Sony WX10
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Travel photography features
Sony WX10 Travel photography features
64
weather sealing
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery power (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
65
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Landscape photography camera
43
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery power (220 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Vlogging details
Sony WX10 Vlogging details
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Sony WX10
 Olympus TG-810Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-810 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-16 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.8 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 161 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $428 $200