Olympus TG-610 vs Sony T900
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony T900 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
- Revealed January 2011
(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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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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-610 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-610 Gallery & Sony T900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony T900
| TG-610 | T900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2011 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Olympus TG-610
| T900 | TG-610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 920k | Crisper screen (+2k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony T900
| TG-610 | T900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | 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.
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.
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 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.
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony T900 Specifications
| Olympus TG-610 | Sony 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 |