Olympus E-600 vs Sony TF1
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Olympus E-600 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 515g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
- Revealed August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
- 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
- Revealed June 2013

Olympus E-600 vs Sony TF1 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-600 versus Sony TF1, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-600 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the E-600 (Four Thirds) and TF1 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

The E-600 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the TF1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-600 scores against the TF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus E-600 vs Sony TF1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-600 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-600 Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Sony TF1
E-600 | TF1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Olympus E-600
TF1 | E-600 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | June 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 46 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Sony TF1
E-600 | TF1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen size |
Olympus E-600 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-600 has got exterior dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
See the Olympus E-600 versus Sony TF1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the E-600 versus the TF1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-600 and TF1 is 71 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-600 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-600 and TF1.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-600 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony TF1 will give greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older E-600 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-600 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-600 vs Sony TF1 Specifications
Olympus E-600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus E-600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2009-08-30 | 2013-06-21 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 7 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.6-4.7 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 45 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.48x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 515 gr (1.14 lb) | 152 gr (0.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 541 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 shots | 240 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-1 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $266 |