Olympus TG-610 vs Sony QX100

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-610 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-610 Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.