Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A230

In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-610 versus Sony A230, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-610 (14MP) and A230 (10MP) and the TG-610 (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-610 was launched 20 months later than the A230 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TG-610 scores against the A230 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-610 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Sony A230 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-610 features outside dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony A230 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-610 versus Sony A230 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the TG-610 against the A230.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and A230 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-610 and A230.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-610 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Olympus TG-610 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher TG-610 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.