Olympus TG-610 vs Sony TX7

Here is a comprehensive review of the Olympus TG-610 versus Sony TX7, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the TG-610 (14MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the TG-610 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") offer different sensor sizing.

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The TG-610 was unveiled 13 months later than the TX7 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TG-610 scores vs the TX7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-610 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-610 Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-610 features outer dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony TX7 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-610 versus Sony TX7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-610 versus the TX7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and TX7 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-610 and TX7.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-610 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus TG-610 will give extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger TG-610 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.