Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A580
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A580 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)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Launched May 2011
- Succeeded the Sony A100
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Below, we are comparing the Olympus TG-610 and Sony A580, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the A580 (16MP) is very close but the TG-610 (1/2.3") and A580 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe TG-610 was brought out 4 months earlier than the A580 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TG-610 matches up vs the A580 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-610 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Sony A580 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony A580
| TG-610 | A580 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Olympus TG-610
| A580 | TG-610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 920k | Crisper display (+2k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony A580
| TG-610 | A580 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2011 |  | May 2011 | Same generation |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A580 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-610 has got outer measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony A580 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the TG-610 and the A580.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-610 and A580 is 93 and 64 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A580 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The visual here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-610 and A580.
To sum up, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-610 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A580 will render extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively.
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A580 Specifications
| Olympus TG-610 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus TG-610 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 |
| Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2011-01-06 | 2011-05-26 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III+ | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 15 |
| Cross focus points | - | 3 |
| 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 | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 920k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.20 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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 grams (0.42 lb) | 599 grams (1.32 lb) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 80 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.3 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1121 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 210 images | 1050 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-50B | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Two |
| Cost at launch | $223 | $848 |
