Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-4
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Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Released April 2015
- Older Model is Olympus TG-3
- Later Model is Olympus TG-5
Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-610 and Olympus TG-4, both Waterproof cameras and both are offered by Olympus. The resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-610 was announced 5 years prior to the TG-4 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the TG-610 scores against the TG-4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-4 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-610 and Olympus Tough TG-4. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Olympus TG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Olympus TG-4
TG-610 | TG-4 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Olympus TG-610
TG-4 | TG-610 | |||
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Released | April 2015 | January 2011 | Fresher by 51 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Olympus TG-4
TG-610 | TG-4 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-610 features exterior dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-4 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-610 and Olympus TG-4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the TG-610 compared to the TG-4.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and TG-4 is 93 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-610 and TG-4.
As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus TG-4 to show greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older TG-610 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications
Olympus TG-610 | Olympus Tough TG-4 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus TG-610 | Olympus Tough TG-4 |
Class | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2011-01-06 | 2015-04-13 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 920k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 190 gr (0.42 lbs) | 247 gr (0.54 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
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 | 210 images | 380 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $223 | $379 |