Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX9V
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX9V Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-610 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony HX9V
TG-610 | HX9V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Olympus TG-610
HX9V | TG-610 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 920k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony HX9V
TG-610 | HX9V | |||
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Released | January 2011 | July 2011 | Similar generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony HX9V Specifications
Olympus TG-610 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
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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 |