Olympus TG-610 vs Sony TX9
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony TX9 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
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Revealed July 2010
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Below, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-610 versus Sony TX9, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe TG-610 was introduced 7 months later than the TX9 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TG-610 grades against the TX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-610 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony TX9
| TG-610 | TX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | July 2010 | More recent by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Olympus TG-610
| TX9 | TG-610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen dimension | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 920k | Sharper screen (+2k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony TX9
| TG-610 | TX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-610 features external 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 TX9 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-610 against the TX9.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and TX9 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-610 and TX9.
As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus TG-610 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger TG-610 will have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony TX9 Specifications
| Olympus TG-610 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus TG-610 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
| Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2011-01-06 | 2010-07-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Display resolution | 920k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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 | 190g (0.42 lbs) | 149g (0.33 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 images | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $223 | $799 |
