Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W810

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-4 versus Sony W810, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was unveiled 16 months later than the W810 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TG-4 grades against the W810 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-4 comes with outside dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by 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") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-4 versus Sony W810 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-4 vs the W810.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and W810 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-4 and W810.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony W810 to result in extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger TG-4 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.