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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A390

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
Portability
66 Imaging
54 Features
54 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A390 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 A390
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Superseded the Sony A380
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A390 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-610 and Sony A390, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the A390 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the TG-610 (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The TG-610 was brought out 6 months later than the A390 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the TG-610 grades versus the A390 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony A390

		

		

			
 TG-610 A390 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Olympus TG-610

		

		

			
 A390 TG-610 
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony A390

		

		

			
 TG-610 A390 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2010Same age
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither features Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-610 enjoys outer dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony A390 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-610 and Sony A390 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-610 versus the A390.
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A390 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and A390 is 93 and 66 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A390 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-610 and A390.
All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same MP but different sensor measurements. The TG-610 offers the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging.
	
			Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A390 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A390 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-610
Portrait photography with Sony A390
33
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 provides face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
72
 you can focus manually
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 provides face detection focusing
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Street photography features
Sony A390 Street photography features
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
76
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography advice
Sony A390 Sports photography advice
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 environment proof
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery power (210 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
60
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 sensor has phase detect AF
 painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
 not so great battery life (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-610
Travel photography with Sony A390
64
 environment proof
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 low battery power (210 shots)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
53
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 not so great battery life (230 per charge)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography advice
Sony A390 Landscape photography advice
43
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 environment proof
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 manual mode not available
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 low battery power (210 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse mode
61
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 not so great battery life (230 shots)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging factors
Sony A390 Vlogging factors
30
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect autofocus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have microphone jack
9
 lack of video recording
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A390 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Sony A390
 Olympus TG-610Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-610 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
Type Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2011-01-06 2010-07-28
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.20 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported 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 -
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lb) 549 grams (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 607
Other
Battery life 210 photos 230 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $223 $500