Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A290

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-610 versus Sony A290, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the A290 (14MP) is pretty close but the TG-610 (1/2.3") and A290 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-610 was revealed 8 months later than the A290 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TG-610 matches up against the A290 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-610 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Sony A290 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-610 provides outside measurements 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 A290 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-610 compared to the A290.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and A290 is 93 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-610 and A290.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same MP albeit different sensor measurements. The TG-610 features the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower DOF tougher. The more recent TG-610 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.