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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony TX1

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony TX1 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Olympus TG-610 and Sony TX1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the TG-610 (14MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the TG-610 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The TG-610 was introduced 18 months later than the TX1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the TG-610 scores versus the TX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony TX1

 TG-610 TX1 
LaunchedJanuary 2011August 2009More recent by 18 months
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Olympus TG-610

 TX1 TG-610 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony TX1

 TG-610 TX1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-610 has outer measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-610 and Sony TX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-610 and the TX1.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and TX1 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-610 and TX1.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-610 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus TG-610 will resolve more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger TG-610 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX1 Portrait photography factors
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Street photography information
Sony TX1 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Sports photography advice
Sony TX1 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery life (210 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography information
Sony TX1 Landscape photography information
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery life (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
31
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX1 as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
28
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Sony TX1
 Olympus TG-610Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-610 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-06 2009-08-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
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) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 3cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $223 $350