Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A55
92 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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67 Imaging
56 Features
80 Overall
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A55 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Introduced August 2010
- Successor is Sony A57
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A55 Overview
Here is a detailed review of the Olympus TG-810 and Sony A55, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the A55 (16MP) is very similar but the TG-810 (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe TG-810 was introduced 12 months later than the A55 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TG-810 grades vs the A55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A55 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-810 and Sony SLT-A55. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-810 Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Sony A55
TG-810 | A55 | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | August 2010 | Fresher by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A55 over the Olympus TG-810
A55 | TG-810 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 920k | Clearer display (+1k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Sony A55
TG-810 | A55 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A55 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-810 offers outer measurements 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 A55 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-810 and Sony A55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-810 versus the A55.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and A55 is 92 and 67 respectively.
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A55 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-810 and A55.
As you can see, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-810 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A55 will deliver extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern TG-810 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony A55 Specifications
Olympus TG-810 | Sony SLT-A55 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus TG-810 | Sony SLT-A55 |
Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2011-08-16 | 2010-08-24 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
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 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215g (0.47 pounds) | 500g (1.10 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 816 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photographs | 380 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $428 | $800 |