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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W220

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W220 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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W220 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W220, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the W220 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was unveiled 2 years later than the W220 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TG-610 grades versus the W220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony W220

 TG-610 W220 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 25 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Olympus TG-610

 W220 TG-610 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony W220

 TG-610 W220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-610 has external measurements 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 W220 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-610 against the W220.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and W220 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-610 and W220.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus TG-610 to provide you with more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer TG-610 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography information
Sony W220 Portrait photography information
33
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Street photography features
Sony W220 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W220 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W220 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment proofing
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery power (210 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-610
Landscape photography with Sony W220
43
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery power (210 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
32
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W220 as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Sony W220
 Olympus TG-610Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-610 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-06 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lbs) 147 grams (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $223 $160