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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A200

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
50
Features
38
Overall
45

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A200 Key Specs

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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Launched July 2008
  • New Model is Sony A230
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A200 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-610 and Sony A200, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the TG-610 (14MP) and A200 (10MP) and the TG-610 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The TG-610 was announced 2 years later than the A200 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TG-610 matches up against the A200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony A200

 TG-610 A200 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2008Fresher by 31 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Olympus TG-610

 A200 TG-610 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony A200

 TG-610 A200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-610 has got external dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony A200 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-610 compared to the A200.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-610 and A200 is 93 and 66 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-610 and A200.

To sum up, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-610 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Olympus TG-610 will give extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer TG-610 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-610
Portrait photography with Sony A200
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Street photography features
Sony A200 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Sports photography advice
Sony A200 Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
50
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Travel photography details
Sony A200 Travel photography details
64
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery life (210 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
46
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A200 as a Landscape photography camera
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery life (210 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
54
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.7")
no liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A200 as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
9
no video shooting
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Sony A200
 Olympus TG-610Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-610 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Class Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2011-01-06 2008-07-17
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 pounds) 572 gr (1.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 521
Other
Battery life 210 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $223 $100