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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony S2100

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony S2100 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 S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony S2100 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-610 and Sony S2100, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was announced 13 months after the S2100 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the TG-610 matches up vs the S2100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony S2100

 TG-610 S2100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Olympus TG-610

 S2100 TG-610 

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony S2100

 TG-610 S2100 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-610 offers physical dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-610 against the S2100.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and S2100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-610 and S2100.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus TG-610 to result in more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger TG-610 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent megapixels (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Street photography advice
Sony S2100 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Travel photography advice
Sony S2100 Travel photography advice
64
weather sealing
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery life (210 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Landscape photography camera
43
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery life (210 shots)
no Time Lapse function
27
screen is a good size (3 inch)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Vlogging advice
Sony S2100 Vlogging advice
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Sony S2100
 Olympus TG-610Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-610 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-06 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 190g (0.42 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $223 $0