Olympus TG-610 vs Sony TX66
93 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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97 Imaging
42 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony TX66 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)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Revealed February 2012
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Below, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-610 vs Sony TX66, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-610 (14MP) and TX66 (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe TG-610 was introduced 13 months before the TX66 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TG-610 grades versus the TX66 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony TX66
| TG-610 | TX66 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Olympus TG-610
| TX66 | TG-610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2012 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 13 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display dimension | 3.3" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 920k | Crisper display (+310k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony TX66
| TG-610 | TX66 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-610 comes with exterior dimensions 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 TX66 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-610 against the TX66.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and TX66 is 93 and 97 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-610 and TX66.
All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony TX66 to provide greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older TG-610 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony TX66 Specifications
| Olympus TG-610 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus TG-610 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
| Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2011-01-06 | 2012-02-28 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III+ | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 | 14MP | 18MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3.3 inches |
| Display resolution | 920k dot | 1,230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | 3.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 190 gr (0.42 lb) | 109 gr (0.24 lb) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 photos | 250 photos |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $223 | $350 |