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Olympus E-600 vs Sony TX1

Portability
71
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47
Olympus E-600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Olympus E-600 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Olympus E-600
(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
  • Released August 2009
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Olympus E-600 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus E-600 vs Sony TX1, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is very similar but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and TX1 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-600 was announced very close to the TX1 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E-600 scores vs the TX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Sony TX1

 E-600 TX1 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Olympus E-600

 TX1 E-600 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Sony TX1

 E-600 TX1 
LaunchedAugust 2009August 2009Similar age
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution

Olympus E-600 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-600 provides exterior dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-600 vs Sony TX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the E-600 against the TX1.

Olympus E-600 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-600 and TX1 is 71 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-600 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-600 and TX1.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-600 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-600 will offer extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus E-600 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-600 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-600 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX1 Portrait photography advice
59
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Street photography camera
76
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-600 Sports photography details
Sony TX1 Sports photography details
48
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (500 per charge)
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-600 Travel photography info
Sony TX1 Travel photography info
53
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (500 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-600 Landscape photography details
Sony TX1 Landscape photography details
53
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.7")
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (500 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
31
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-600
Vlogging with Sony TX1
18
can't record video
28
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Olympus E-600 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-600 and Sony TX1
 Olympus E-600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus E-600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Type Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2009-08-30 2009-08-06
Body design Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 7 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 8cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $350