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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W810

Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
42
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96 Imaging
45 Features
26 Overall
37

Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W810 Key Specs

Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Successor is Olympus TG-4
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
  • Introduced January 2014
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W810 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W810, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-3 was introduced 3 months after the W810 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TG-3 grades against the W810 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Sony W810

		

		

			
 TG-3 W810 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Olympus TG-3

		

		

			
 W810 TG-3 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Sony W810

		

		

			
 TG-3 W810 
IntroducedMarch 2014January 2014Same generation
Manual focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch screen  Missing Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-3 has exterior measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W810 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-3 against the W810.
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W810 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-3 and W810 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-3 and W810.
As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony W810 to render extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively.
	
			Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-3
Portrait photography with Sony W810
37
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 has face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 can't use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
38
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 includes face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-3 Street photography factors
Sony W810 Street photography factors
59
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 more heavy than competition in class (247g)
59
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography highlights
Sony W810 Sports photography highlights
47
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
 slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
43
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-3 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony W810 as a Travel photography camera
74
 better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
 weather proof
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
67
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (27mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony W810 as a Landscape photography camera
56
 pretty wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 decent sized screen (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 weather proof
 better than average battery pack (330 shots)
 manual focus not available
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
41
 decently wide (27mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging highlights
Sony W810 Vlogging highlights
34
 pretty wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 missing external microphone jack
 more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
32
 decently wide (27mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing mic port
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Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W810 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Sony W810
 Olympus Tough TG-3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2014-03-31 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
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 type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology TFT-LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance - 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lbs) 111 gr (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 330 images 200 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $350 $100