Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX30V
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37 Features
37 Overall
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90 Imaging
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Earlier Model is Sony HX20V
- Successor is Sony HX50V
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX30V Overview
Below is a detailed overview of the Olympus TG-610 and Sony HX30V, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the TG-610 (14MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe TG-610 was released 13 months earlier than the HX30V which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TG-610 scores vs the HX30V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX30V Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-610 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-610 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony HX30V
TG-610 | HX30V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Olympus TG-610
HX30V | TG-610 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | January 2011 | More recent by 13 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 922k | 920k | Clearer screen (+2k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony HX30V
TG-610 | HX30V | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-610 has exterior dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-610 and Sony HX30V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-610 versus the HX30V.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and HX30V is 93 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-610 and HX30V.
As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX30V to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older TG-610 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
Olympus TG-610 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus TG-610 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-01-06 | 2012-02-28 |
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 | 14 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
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) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 920k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 7.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
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 grams (0.42 lb) | 254 grams (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 All around 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 pictures | 320 pictures |
Battery type | 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 shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $223 | $420 |