Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A450
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A450 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
- Announced January 2010
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A450 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Olympus TG-610 versus Sony A450, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the A450 (14MP) is very similar but the TG-610 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe TG-610 was unveiled 13 months after the A450 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TG-610 grades vs the A450 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-610 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-610 Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony A450
| TG-610 | A450 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 13 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Olympus TG-610
| A450 | TG-610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony A450
| TG-610 | A450 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-610 comes with 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) and the Sony A450 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-610 compared to the A450.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and A450 is 93 and 65 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-610 and A450.
As you have seen, both the cameras have the same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The TG-610 offers the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF more challenging. The more recent TG-610 will have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A450 Specifications
| Olympus TG-610 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus TG-610 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 |
| Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Introduced | 2011-01-06 | 2010-01-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 200 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 920k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 7.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| 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, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | - |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic 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 gr (0.42 lb) | 560 gr (1.23 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 769 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 210 photographs | 1050 photographs |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | NP-FM500H |
| 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/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $223 | $1,241 |