Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A700
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A700 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
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
- Revealed December 2007
- Older Model is Konica Minolta 7D
- Refreshed by Sony A77
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A700 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A700, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the A700 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the TG-610 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe TG-610 was launched 3 years later than the A700 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TG-610 scores vs the A700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A700 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-610 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony A700
TG-610 | A700 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | December 2007 | Fresher by 38 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Olympus TG-610
A700 | TG-610 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony A700
TG-610 | A700 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 920k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-610 comes with physical dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony A700 has measurements of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A700 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-610 compared to the A700.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and A700 is 93 and 58 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-610 and A700.
Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-610 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus TG-610 will give more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger TG-610 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A700 Specifications
Olympus TG-610 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus TG-610 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 |
Category | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2011-01-06 | 2007-12-19 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4272 x 2848 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
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 | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 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 | 190g (0.42 lb) | 768g (1.69 lb) |
Dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 581 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Dual |
Launch pricing | $223 | $1,000 |