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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony WX50

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony WX50 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 WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus TG-810 versus Sony WX50, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was revealed 5 months prior to the WX50 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the TG-810 grades versus the WX50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Sony WX50

 TG-810 WX50 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k461kClearer screen (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Olympus TG-810

 WX50 TG-810 

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Sony WX50

 TG-810 WX50 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2012Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-810 features outer dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-810 versus the WX50.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-810 and WX50 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-810 and WX50.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX50 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-810
Street photography with Sony WX50
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proof
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery power (220 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX50 Landscape photography highlights
43
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
no Timelapse function
38
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Vlogging advice
Sony WX50 Vlogging advice
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
35
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Sony WX50
 Olympus TG-810Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-810 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-16 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 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
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 input
Headphone input
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 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 photographs 240 photographs
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 feature
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
Cost at launch $428 $250