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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony T99

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony T99 Key Specs

Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony T99 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-610 versus Sony T99, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the T99 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-610 was announced 7 months later than the T99 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TG-610 scores versus the T99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony T99

 TG-610 T99 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2010More recent by 7 months
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Olympus TG-610

 T99 TG-610 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony T99

 TG-610 T99 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-610 has got external 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 T99 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-610 versus Sony T99 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-610 against the T99.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and T99 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-610 and T99.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files but you really should take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer TG-610 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T99 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Street photography advice
Sony T99 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Sports photography highlights
Sony T99 Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T99 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment proof
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
65
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography information
Sony T99 Landscape photography information
43
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Vlogging factors
Sony T99 Vlogging factors
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Sony T99
 Olympus TG-610Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-610 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-06 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190g (0.42 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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