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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W810

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W810 Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(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
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-3
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-5
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
  • Launched January 2014
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W810 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Sony W810

 TG-4 W810 
LaunchedApril 2015January 2014More recent by 16 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Olympus TG-4

 W810 TG-4 

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Sony W810

 TG-4 W810 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W810 size comparison

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

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography info
Sony W810 Portrait photography info
47
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
38
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-4
Street photography with Sony W810
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Sports photography highlights
Sony W810 Sports photography highlights
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery (380 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W810 as a Travel photography camera
74
good battery (380 shots)
environment sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (247g)
display isn't selfie friendly
67
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W810 as a Landscape photography camera
62
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
good battery (380 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
41
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Vlogging information
Sony W810 Vlogging information
34
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (247g)
32
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Sony W810
 Olympus Tough TG-4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-04-13 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Highest 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 sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 grams (0.54 pounds) 111 grams (0.24 pounds)
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 380 shots 200 shots
Battery style 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 shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $379 $100