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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX9V 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Released July 2011
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX9V Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX9V, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was introduced 6 months before the HX9V which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TG-610 scores vs the HX9V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony HX9V

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Olympus TG-610

		

		

			
 HX9V TG-610 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony HX9V

		

		

			
 TG-610 HX9V 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display  Neither includes Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-610 features outer dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX9V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-610 against the HX9V.
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX9V size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-610 and HX9V is 93 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-610 and HX9V.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX9V to offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.
	
			Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX9V Portrait photography advice
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 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 no manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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 manual focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Street photography advice
Sony HX9V Street photography advice
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (245 grams)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-610 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony HX9V as a Sports photography camera
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 weather proofing
 low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (210 per charge)
 no phase detect autofocus
44
 long zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX9V Travel photography highlights
64
 weather proofing
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
 lighter than competition (245 grams)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (24mm)
 long reach (384mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX9V Landscape photography advice
43
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 weather proofing
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 no manual exposure
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 terrible battery life (210 shots)
 does not have Time Lapse function
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 manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-610 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony HX9V as a Vlogging camera
30
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have mic jack
33
 decently wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (245 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have microphone jack
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Sony HX9V
 Olympus TG-610Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-610 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-06 2011-07-19
Body design 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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.20 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 190g (0.42 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Style of battery 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 feature    
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
Retail price $223 $328