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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony QX100

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
51
Features
44
Overall
48

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony QX100 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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony QX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
  • Launched September 2013
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony QX100 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus TG-610 versus Sony QX100, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Lens-style by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the TG-610 (14MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the TG-610 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-610 was revealed 3 years before the QX100 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TG-610 scores against the QX100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony QX100

 TG-610 QX100 
Display dimension3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution920k0kCrisper display (+920k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Olympus TG-610

 QX100 TG-610 
LaunchedSeptember 2013January 2011Newer by 32 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony QX100

 TG-610 QX100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-610 provides external measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony QX100 has dimensions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-610 versus Sony QX100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the TG-610 and the QX100.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony QX100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and QX100 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony QX100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-610 and QX100.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-610 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony QX100 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TG-610 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony QX100 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony QX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-610
Portrait photography with Sony QX100
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
53
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
features face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Street photography camera
Sony QX100 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports focus by touch
no moving screen
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Sports photography info
Sony QX100 Sports photography info
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (210 per charge)
no phase detect AF
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
low battery pack (200 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Travel photography factors
Sony QX100 Travel photography factors
64
weather sealing
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
supports focus by touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse function
low battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography features
Sony QX100 Landscape photography features
43
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery (210 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
54
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small ( inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of RAW format
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Vlogging camera
Sony QX100 as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
38
relatively wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony QX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Sony QX100
 Olympus TG-610Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-610 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100
Category Waterproof Lens-style
Launched 2011-01-06 2013-09-05
Body design Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
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 Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" -
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in None
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lbs) 179 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 200 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $223 $268