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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A350

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A350 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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony A350
(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
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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.

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The 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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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony A350

 TG-610 A350 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011June 2008More modern by 32 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Olympus TG-610

 A350 TG-610 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A350 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography info
Sony A350 Portrait photography info
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
71
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Street photography details
Sony A350 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
66
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
more heavy than competitors in class (674g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Sports photography highlights
Sony A350 Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Travel photography info
Sony A350 Travel photography info
64
weather proof
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (674 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography information
Sony A350 Landscape photography information
43
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery power (210 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
64
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inches)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A350 as a Vlogging camera
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
9
can't shoot video
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Sony A350
 Olympus TG-610Sony 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