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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
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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).
Examine the Olympus TG-810 versus Sony WX50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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
Photography Glossary
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