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Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs

Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Newer Model is Olympus SH-2
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Released January 2011
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Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus SH-1 and Olympus TG-610, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was released 3 years later than the TG-610 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SH-1 matches up vs the TG-610 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Olympus TG-610

 SH-1 TG-610 
ReleasedMarch 2014January 2011Fresher by 40 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Olympus SH-1

 TG-610 SH-1 
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Olympus TG-610

 SH-1 TG-610 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-1 has got external measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-610 has proportions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SH-1 and Olympus TG-610 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SH-1 and the TG-610.

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SH-1 and TG-610 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-1 and TG-610.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus SH-1 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent SH-1 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography info
37
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SH-1
Street photography with Olympus TG-610
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus by touch
lighter than others in class (271g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography factors
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SH-1
Travel photography with Olympus TG-610
74
good battery life (380 shots)
lighter than others in class (271 grams)
provides focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery (210 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography highlights
49
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
good battery life (380 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-1 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Vlogging camera
37
relatively wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
lighter than others in class (271 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-1 and Olympus TG-610
 Olympus Stylus SH-1Olympus TG-610
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus SH-1 Olympus TG-610
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2014-03-31 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.20 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 271 grams (0.60 lb) 190 grams (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 380 photographs 210 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $349 $223