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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX20V 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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony HX10V
  • Successor is Sony HX30V
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX20V Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Olympus TG-610 and Sony HX20V, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-610 (14MP) and HX20V (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was announced 18 months before the HX20V making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TG-610 grades vs the HX20V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony HX20V

 TG-610 HX20V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Olympus TG-610

 HX20V TG-610 
ReleasedJuly 2012January 2011More recent by 18 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display resolution922k920kSharper display (+2k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony HX20V

 TG-610 HX20V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-610 offers external measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-610 and Sony HX20V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-610 against the HX20V.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and HX20V is 93 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-610 and HX20V.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX20V to provide more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older TG-610 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
45
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Street photography details
Sony HX20V Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (254g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Sports photography details
Sony HX20V Sports photography details
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Travel photography features
Sony HX20V Travel photography features
64
environment proof
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than others in class (254g)
megapixel count good (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography details
Sony HX20V Landscape photography details
43
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery power (210 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX20V as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (254g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Sony HX20V
 Olympus TG-610Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-610 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-06 2012-07-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 18MP
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
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lb) 254 gr (0.56 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 shots 320 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-BG1
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
Retail cost $223 $397