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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX200V 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Superseded the Sony HX100V
  • Newer Model is Sony HX300
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX200V Overview

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony HX200V

 TG-610 HX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Olympus TG-610

 HX200V TG-610 
AnnouncedMay 2012January 2011More modern by 16 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k920kClearer display (+2k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony HX200V

 TG-610 HX200V 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

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

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography information
Sony HX200V Portrait photography information
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
45
has manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Street photography features
Sony HX200V Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
51
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
56
great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
good battery pack (450 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Travel photography advice
Sony HX200V Travel photography advice
64
environment sealing
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
57
good battery pack (450 shots)
resolution is good (18MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
great zoom (810mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (583 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography features
Sony HX200V Landscape photography features
43
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
50
has manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
good battery pack (450 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Vlogging information
Sony HX200V Vlogging information
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
27
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
heavier than others (583g)
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Sony HX200V
 Olympus TG-610Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-610 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-06 2012-05-11
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 12.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190g (0.42 lbs) 583g (1.29 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 images 450 images
Form of battery Battery Pack 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 type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $223 $480