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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A380

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A380 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Superseded the Sony A350
  • Updated by Sony A390
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A380 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Olympus TG-610 versus Sony A380, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the A380 (14MP) is fairly similar but the TG-610 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-610 was launched 17 months later than the A380 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the TG-610 matches up versus the A380 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony A380

 TG-610 A380 
IntroducedJanuary 2011August 2009More recent by 17 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Olympus TG-610

 A380 TG-610 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony A380

 TG-610 A380 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-610 offers outer measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony A380 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-610 vs the A380.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A380 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-610 and A380 is 93 and 68 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-610 and A380.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The TG-610 includes the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging. The younger TG-610 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-610
Portrait photography with Sony A380
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
71
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Street photography information
Sony A380 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
76
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Sports photography features
Sony A380 Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
terrible battery power (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Travel photography features
Sony A380 Travel photography features
64
weather proof
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
53
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (500 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography factors
Sony A380 Landscape photography factors
43
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
61
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
terrible battery power (500 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Vlogging information
Sony A380 Vlogging information
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
9
can't shoot video
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Sony A380
 Olympus TG-610Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-610 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Type Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2011-01-06 2009-08-24
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 secs
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 pounds) 519 gr (1.14 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 614
Other
Battery life 210 photographs 500 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $223 $899