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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony G3

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony G3 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony G3 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-610 and Sony G3, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-610 (14MP) and G3 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was unveiled 2 years after the G3 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TG-610 scores versus the G3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony G3

 TG-610 G3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Olympus TG-610

 G3 TG-610 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony G3

 TG-610 G3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-610 provides exterior measurements 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 G3 has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-610 versus the G3.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and G3 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-610 and G3.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-610 to provide more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern TG-610 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony G3 as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-610
Street photography with Sony G3
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Sports photography factors
Sony G3 Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
23
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
low fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Travel photography advice
Sony G3 Travel photography advice
64
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (210 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography highlights
Sony G3 Landscape photography highlights
43
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
36
manual focus
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Vlogging camera
Sony G3 as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
27
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Sony G3
 Olympus TG-610Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-610 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-06 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lb) 185 grams (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $223 $200