Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W610
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
35
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
35
Portability
97 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
30
97 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
30
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W610 Key Specs
Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Announced January 2012
Sony W610
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W610 Overview
Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W610, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TG-320 grades vs the W610 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-320 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony W610
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Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Olympus TG-320
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Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony W610
| TG-320 | W610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | January 2012 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent display size |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-320 has external measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W610 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-320 versus the W610.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and W610 is 94 and 97 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and W610.
As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-320 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W610 as a Portrait photography camera
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street photography with Olympus TG-320
Street photography with Sony W610
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competition (155g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lighter than competitors in class (113g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Olympus TG-320 Sports photography info
Sony W610 Sports photography info
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (150 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel photography with Olympus TG-320
Travel photography with Sony W610
lighter than competition (155g)
environment proofing
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (150 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Olympus TG-320 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W610 as a Landscape photography camera
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery (150 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
really wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Olympus TG-320 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W610 as a Vlogging camera
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition (155 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
really wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (113 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony W610 Specifications
| Olympus TG-320 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus TG-320 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2012-01-10 | 2012-01-10 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III+ | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 4cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 1s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 155g (0.34 pounds) | 113g (0.25 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 150 photographs | 250 photographs |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-42B | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $0 | $200 |