Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A580

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

Contrast the Olympus TG-610 and Sony A580 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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.