Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX400V

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-610 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Olympus TG-610 and Sony HX400V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.