Olympus TG-610 vs Sony TX20

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-610 versus Sony TX20, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was announced 13 months before the TX20 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TG-610 matches up vs the TX20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-610 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-610 features outer dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony TX20 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-610 versus the TX20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and TX20 is 93 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-610 and TX20.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony TX20 to produce greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TG-610 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.