Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A350
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A350 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
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
- Announced June 2008
- Replacement is Sony A380
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A350 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-610 versus Sony A350, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the A350 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the TG-610 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TG-610 was released 2 years after the A350 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TG-610 matches up against the A350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-610 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony A350
| TG-610 | A350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | June 2008 | More modern by 32 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Olympus TG-610
| A350 | TG-610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony A350
| TG-610 | A350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-610 comes with external measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony A350 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-610 versus Sony A350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-610 compared to the A350.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and A350 is 93 and 62 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-610 and A350.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The TG-610 uses the smaller sensor which should make obtaining bokeh more difficult. The younger TG-610 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A350 Specifications
| Olympus TG-610 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus TG-610 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 |
| Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2011-01-06 | 2008-06-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 372.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 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 | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | - |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 190 grams (0.42 lb) | 674 grams (1.49 lb) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 65 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 595 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 210 shots | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $223 | $600 |
