Olympus TG-610 vs Sony S2100
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony S2100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-610 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-610 Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony S2100
TG-610 | S2100 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 13 months | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Olympus TG-610
S2100 | TG-610 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony S2100
TG-610 | S2100 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 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).
Check out the Olympus TG-610 and Sony S2100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and S2100 is 93 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
Olympus TG-610 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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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 |