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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony RX100

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
50
Features
68
Overall
57

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony RX100 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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony RX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Newer Model is Sony RX100 II
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony RX100 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus TG-610 and Sony RX100, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-610 (14MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the TG-610 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") posses different sensor sizing.

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The TG-610 was launched 20 months before the RX100 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TG-610 scores vs the RX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony RX100

 TG-610 RX100 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Olympus TG-610

 RX100 TG-610 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2011Fresher by 20 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution1229k920kCrisper screen (+309k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony RX100

 TG-610 RX100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-610 features 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) and the Sony RX100 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-610 vs the RX100.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony RX100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and RX100 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony RX100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-610 and RX100.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-610 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX100 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older TG-610 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony RX100 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony RX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony RX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-610
Portrait photography with Sony RX100
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Street photography factors
Sony RX100 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
79
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than others in class (240g)
good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Sports photography factors
Sony RX100 Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Travel photography advice
Sony RX100 Travel photography advice
64
weather proof
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
79
lighter than others in class (240g)
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX100 Landscape photography highlights
43
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery (210 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
74
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Vlogging factors
Sony RX100 Vlogging factors
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
38
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (240g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony RX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Sony RX100
 Olympus TG-610Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-610 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Category Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-06 2012-08-28
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD 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 resolution 4288 x 3216 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 grams (0.42 pounds) 240 grams (0.53 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 390
Other
Battery life 210 images 330 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $223 $448