Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX100V
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Revealed October 2011
- New Model is Sony HX200V
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX100V Overview
In this article, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-610 and Sony HX100V, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TG-610 was introduced 9 months prior to the HX100V which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TG-610 grades vs the HX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX100V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-610 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-610 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony HX100V
TG-610 | HX100V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Olympus TG-610
HX100V | TG-610 | |||
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Revealed | October 2011 | January 2011 | More recent by 9 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 920k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony HX100V
TG-610 | HX100V | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-610 features physical measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-610 and Sony HX100V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-610 compared to the HX100V.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and HX100V is 93 and 66 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-610 and HX100V.
As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony HX100V to render extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older TG-610 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX100V Specifications
Olympus TG-610 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus TG-610 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-01-06 | 2011-10-21 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 920k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 12.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 190 gr (0.42 lbs) | 577 gr (1.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-50B | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $223 | $429 |