Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX200V

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-610 versus Sony HX200V, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the TG-610 (14MP) and HX200V (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-610 was revealed 16 months prior to the HX200V making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-610 scores against the HX200V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-610 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-610 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-610 enjoys outer dimensions 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 HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-610 versus Sony HX200V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-610 versus the HX200V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-610 and HX200V is 93 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-610 and HX200V.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX200V to give extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged TG-610 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.