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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony T900

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony T900 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony T900 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-610 vs Sony T900, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the T900 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-610 was manufactured 23 months later than the T900 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the TG-610 scores vs the T900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony T900

 TG-610 T900 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Olympus TG-610

 T900 TG-610 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k920kCrisper screen (+2k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony T900

 TG-610 T900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-610 has got external measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-610 vs Sony T900 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-610 vs the T900.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and T900 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-610 and T900.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus TG-610 to render greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger TG-610 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography factors
Sony T900 Portrait photography factors
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Street photography features
Sony T900 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-610
Sports photography with Sony T900
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
features tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Travel photography factors
Sony T900 Travel photography factors
64
weather proof
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (210 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
52
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-610
Landscape photography with Sony T900
43
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
focusing manually
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-610
Vlogging with Sony T900
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
28
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Sony T900
 Olympus TG-610Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-610 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lbs) 143 grams (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $223 $300