Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W810

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-6 versus Sony W810, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and W810 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-6 was announced 5 years later than the W810 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-6 matches up versus the W810 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-6 comes with physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-6 versus Sony W810 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-6 and the W810.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and W810 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-6 and W810.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony W810 to produce greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent TG-6 should have an edge in sensor tech.