Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W810

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").

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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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.

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).

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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.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-3 and W810 is 90 and 96 respectively.

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.