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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91 Imaging
42 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX10V 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Refreshed by Sony HX20V
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX10V Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-610 and Sony HX10V, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the TG-610 (14MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was brought out 13 months prior to the HX10V which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TG-610 grades against the HX10V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony HX10V

		

		

			
 TG-610 HX10V 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Olympus TG-610

		

		

			
 HX10V TG-610 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2011More recent by 13 months
Screen resolution922k920kSharper screen (+2k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony HX10V

		

		

			
 TG-610 HX10V 
Focus manually  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither includes Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-610 features external measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-610 and Sony HX10V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-610 versus the HX10V.
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX10V size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and HX10V is 93 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-610 and HX10V.
To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX10V to give greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older TG-610 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography information
Sony HX10V Portrait photography information
33
 MP count good (14MP)
 provides face detect focus
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
38
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 offers face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Street photography highlights
Sony HX10V Street photography highlights
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
62
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (234g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-610
Sports photography with Sony HX10V
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14MP)
 provides tracking focus
 weather proofing
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (210 shots)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
49
 long zoom range (24-400mm  16.7 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography information
Sony HX10V Travel photography information
64
 weather proofing
 MP count good (14MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
 lighter than competitors (234g)
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (24mm)
 great reach (400mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-610 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony HX10V as a Landscape photography camera
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 decently wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14MP)
 weather proofing
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 lack of manual mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
45
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging info
Sony HX10V Vlogging info
30
 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect focus
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have mic jack
34
 decently wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors (234 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Sony HX10V
 Olympus TG-610Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-610 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-06 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.20 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 190 gr (0.42 pounds) 234 gr (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 320 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack 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 feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $223 $616