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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W810

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W810 Key Specs

Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Announced May 2019
  • Previous Model is 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
  • Announced January 2014
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W810 Overview

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Sony W810

 TG-6 W810 
AnnouncedMay 2019January 2014Fresher by 66 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Olympus TG-6

 W810 TG-6 

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Sony W810

 TG-6 W810 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W810 size comparison

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

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography details
Sony W810 Portrait photography details
40
you can focus manually
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
38
MP count decent (20MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Street photography camera
Sony W810 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (253g)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W810 as a Sports photography camera
47
high max fps (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery life (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Travel photography features
Sony W810 Travel photography features
68
good battery life (340 CIPA)
weather proofing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors (253 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography features
Sony W810 Landscape photography features
57
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
good battery life (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
41
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-6
Vlogging with Sony W810
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (253 grams)
32
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Sony W810
 Olympus Tough TG-6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2019-05-22 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII -
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 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 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 Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 253g (0.56 pounds) 111g (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 images 200 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $449 $100