Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX7V
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX7V 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
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched July 2011
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX7V Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-610 and Sony HX7V, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TG-610 was launched 6 months before the HX7V which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the TG-610 scores vs the HX7V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX7V Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-610 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-610 Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony HX7V
TG-610 | HX7V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Olympus TG-610
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Screen resolution | 921k | 920k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony HX7V
TG-610 | HX7V | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | July 2011 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-610 offers 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 HX7V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-610 and Sony HX7V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-610 compared to the HX7V.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and HX7V is 93 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-610 and HX7V.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony HX7V to give more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX7V Specifications
Olympus TG-610 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus TG-610 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-01-06 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | 4.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 190 gr (0.42 lb) | 208 gr (0.46 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $223 | $499 |