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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").

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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.

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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).

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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.

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