Olympus TG-810 vs Sony WX80
92 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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96 Imaging
40 Features
38 Overall
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
- 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Announced January 2013
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony WX80 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-810 and Sony WX80, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe TG-810 was unveiled 17 months prior to the WX80 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-810 scores versus the WX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony WX80 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-810 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-810 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Sony WX80
TG-810 | WX80 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Olympus TG-810
WX80 | TG-810 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | August 2011 | More recent by 17 months |
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Sony WX80
TG-810 | WX80 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-810 enjoys outer dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-810 and Sony WX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-810 compared to the WX80.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-810 and WX80 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The graphic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-810 and WX80.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX80 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older TG-810 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Olympus TG-810 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus TG-810 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-08-16 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
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 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.3-8.0 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 4.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215 gr (0.47 pounds) | 124 gr (0.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 images | 240 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
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 |
Price at release | $428 | $276 |