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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony H70

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Olympus TG-610
(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
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released January 2011
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony H70 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus TG-610 vs Sony H70, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the H70 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was brought out very close to the H70 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the TG-610 matches up against the H70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony H70

		

		

			
 TG-610 H70 
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Olympus TG-610

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony H70

		

		

			
 TG-610 H70 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither provides Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-610 provides physical measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony H70 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-610 vs Sony H70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-610 compared to the H70.
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony H70 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-610 and H70 is 93 and 93 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The pic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-610 and H70.
Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony H70 to provide more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively.
	
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-610 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography details
Sony H70 Portrait photography details
33
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 offers face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
30
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not available
 no external flash support
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-610 as a Street photography camera
 Sony H70 as a Street photography camera
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
57
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-610
Sports photography with Sony H70
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (210 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
36
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography details
Sony H70 Travel photography details
64
 environment sealing
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
 good megapixels (16MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (25mm)
 long reach (250mm)
 no Timelapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography information
Sony H70 Landscape photography information
43
 rather wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 focusing manually not possible
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 no manual control
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 terrible battery power (210 per charge)
 does not have Timelapse mode
43
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not available
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-610
Vlogging with Sony H70
30
 rather wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection focusing
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external microphone support
29
 fairly wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external microphone support
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony H70 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Sony H70
 Olympus TG-610Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-610 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-06 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ BIONZ
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $223 $199