Olympus TG-610 vs Sony TF1
Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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93 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Portability
94 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
37
94 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
(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 TF1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
- 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
- Announced June 2013
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Below, we are looking at the Olympus TG-610 vs Sony TF1, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TG-610 scores against the TF1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-610 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony TF1
| TG-610 | TF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Olympus TG-610
| TF1 | TG-610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | June 2013 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 29 months |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony TF1
| TG-610 | TF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-610 comes with 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) and the Sony TF1 has specifications of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-610 vs Sony TF1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-610 against the TF1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-610 and TF1 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-610 and TF1.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony TF1 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older TG-610 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography details
Sony TF1 Portrait photography details
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
environment proof
lighter than others in class (152 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Olympus TG-610 Sports photography factors
Sony TF1 Sports photography factors
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (210 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Olympus TG-610 Travel photography information
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weather sealing
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery (210 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lighter than others in class (152 grams)
environment proof
features touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography information
Sony TF1 Landscape photography information
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery (210 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (152 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony TF1 Specifications
| Olympus TG-610 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus TG-610 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
| Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2011-01-06 | 2013-06-21 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.6-4.7 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.20 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 190g (0.42 lb) | 152g (0.34 lb) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| 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 pictures | 240 pictures |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-50B | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $223 | $266 |