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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony WX500

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-810 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91 Imaging
43 Features
56 Overall
48

Olympus TG-810 vs Sony WX500 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
  • Introduced August 2011
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced April 2015
  • Replaced the Sony WX350
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony WX500 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus TG-810 vs Sony WX500, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the TG-810 (14MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was introduced 4 years earlier than the WX500 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TG-810 scores vs the WX500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Sony WX500

		

		

			
 TG-810 WX500 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Olympus TG-810

		

		

			
 WX500 TG-810 
AnnouncedApril 2015August 2011More modern by 44 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Sony WX500

		

		

			
 TG-810 WX500 
Manual focus  No manual focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-810 comes with outside measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-810 and the WX500.
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony WX500 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and WX500 is 92 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The image underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-810 and WX500.
All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX500 to offer you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged TG-810 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-810 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-810 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography info
Sony WX500 Portrait photography info
33
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
39
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 supports face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Street photography factors
Sony WX500 Street photography factors
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
69
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (236 grams)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Sports photography info
Sony WX500 Sports photography info
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (220 shots)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
57
 excellent zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 good battery (360 shots)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Travel photography features
Sony WX500 Travel photography features
64
 environment proof
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 bad battery power (220 CIPA)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
 good battery (360 shots)
 lighter than competition in class (236g)
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (24mm)
 long zoom (720mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-810
Landscape photography with Sony WX500
43
 quite wide (28mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 environment proof
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 no manual control
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 bad battery power (220 CIPA)
 does not have Time Lapse function
49
 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 good battery (360 per charge)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Vlogging factors
Sony WX500 Vlogging factors
30
 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have external mic jack
35
 pretty wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (236g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic support
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Sony WX500
 Olympus TG-810Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-810 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-08-16 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Bionz X
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 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.20 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 215g (0.47 pounds) 236g (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 pictures 360 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $428 $348