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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W350

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W350 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-610 and Sony W350, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the W350 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was introduced 13 months after the W350 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TG-610 grades versus the W350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony W350

 TG-610 W350 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Olympus TG-610

 W350 TG-610 

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony W350

 TG-610 W350 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-610 enjoys exterior measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony W350 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-610 compared to the W350.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-610 and W350 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-610 and W350.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The newer TG-610 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-610
Portrait photography with Sony W350
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Street photography highlights
Sony W350 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Sports photography advice
Sony W350 Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W350 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (210 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
66
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-610
Landscape photography with Sony W350
43
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
37
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Vlogging details
Sony W350 Vlogging details
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
29
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Sony W350
 Olympus TG-610Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-610 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $223 $200