Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX100V

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").

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.