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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX400V 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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony HX300
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX400V Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-610 and Sony HX400V, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the TG-610 (14MP) and HX400V (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the HX400V which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the TG-610 grades vs the HX400V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony HX400V

 TG-610 HX400V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Olympus TG-610

 HX400V TG-610 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2011Newer by 37 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony HX400V

 TG-610 HX400V 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-610 provides physical 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) whilst the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-610 versus the HX400V.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and HX400V is 93 and 62 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-610 and HX400V.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX400V to offer extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged TG-610 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX400V Portrait photography highlights
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
51
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
supports face detection autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Street photography info
Sony HX400V Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
50
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX400V Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Travel photography details
Sony HX400V Travel photography details
64
environment sealing
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
53
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (660 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography details
Sony HX400V Landscape photography details
43
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery (210 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
49
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-610
Vlogging with Sony HX400V
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
29
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (660g)
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Sony HX400V
 Olympus TG-610Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-610 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-06 2014-02-12
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Bionz X
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 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 pounds) 660 gr (1.46 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 photos 300 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $223 $448