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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A7R III

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A7R III Key Specs

Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Released October 2017
  • Previous Model is Sony A7R II
  • Newer Model is Sony A7R IV
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A7R III Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-610 versus Sony A7R III, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-610 (14MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the TG-610 (1/2.3") and A7R III (Full frame) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-610 was launched 7 years before the A7R III which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the TG-610 matches up versus the A7R III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony A7R III

 TG-610 A7R III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Olympus TG-610

 A7R III TG-610 
ReleasedOctober 2017January 2011Newer by 82 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k920kClearer screen (+520k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony A7R III

 TG-610 A7R III 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-610 offers exterior dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R III has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the TG-610 against the A7R III.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and A7R III is 93 and 63 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-610 and A7R III.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-610 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7R III will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 28 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged TG-610 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A7R III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
86
you can focus manually
megapixel count fantastic (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-610
Street photography with Sony A7R III
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
79
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
environment proof
above average high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Sports photography advice
Sony A7R III Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (210 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
89
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery power (650 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Travel photography details
Sony A7R III Travel photography details
64
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
74
great battery power (650 shots)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
megapixel count fantastic (42MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Landscape photography camera
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery (210 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
87
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
environment proof
great battery power (650 CIPA)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Vlogging info
Sony A7R III Vlogging info
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
37
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Sony A7R III
 Olympus TG-610Sony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-610 Sony Alpha A7R III
Category Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Released 2011-01-06 2017-10-25
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 42 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 1600 32000
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 425
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lb) 657 grams (1.45 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 100
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.7
DXO Low light score not tested 3523
Other
Battery life 210 pictures 650 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Card slots 1 Two
Price at launch $223 $2,800