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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W810

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W810 Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2013
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W810 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W810, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and W810 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was brought out 6 months before the W810 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-2 iHS grades versus the W810 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony W810

 TG-2 iHS W810 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kCrisper screen (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 W810 TG-2 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony W810

 TG-2 iHS W810 
RevealedJune 2013January 2014Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has got outer dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony W810 has dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-2 iHS vs the W810.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W810 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and W810 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and W810.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony W810 to give more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Portrait photography with Sony W810
27
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
38
decent MP (20MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
Sony W810 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Sony W810 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery (350 per charge)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Sony W810 as a Travel photography camera
68
better than average battery (350 per charge)
weather proof
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography info
Sony W810 Landscape photography info
46
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
better than average battery (350 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Vlogging with Sony W810
36
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
32
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony W810
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2013-06-28 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 610 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech OLED Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options - Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 230g (0.51 pounds) 111g (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 350 shots 200 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-90B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $380 $100