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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony RX1R

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony RX1R 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 RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • New Model is Sony RX1R II
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony RX1R Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus TG-610 versus Sony RX1R, former is a Waterproof while the other 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 RX1R (24MP) and the TG-610 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) have different sensor measurements.

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The TG-610 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the RX1R which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TG-610 grades against the RX1R for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony RX1R

 TG-610 RX1R 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Olympus TG-610

 RX1R TG-610 
RevealedJune 2013January 2011Newer by 30 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution1229k920kCrisper display (+309k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony RX1R

 TG-610 RX1R 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-610 offers exterior dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony RX1R has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-610 versus Sony RX1R in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-610 and the RX1R.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and RX1R is 93 and 79 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-610 and RX1R.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-610 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX1R will produce more detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged TG-610 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-610
Portrait photography with Sony RX1R
33
resolution is good (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
82
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
66
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
good resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (270 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Travel photography features
Sony RX1R Travel photography features
64
environment proofing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
62
good resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (270 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (482 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-610
Landscape photography with Sony RX1R
43
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
66
focusing manually
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (270 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Vlogging details
Sony RX1R Vlogging details
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
34
fast max aperture (f2.0)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (482 grams)
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Sony RX1R
 Olympus TG-610Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-610 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Class Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-06 2013-06-26
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.0
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/4000 secs
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 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lbs) 482 grams (1.06 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 91
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2537
Other
Battery life 210 images 270 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $223 $2,798