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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W370

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W370 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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W370 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus TG-610 and Sony W370, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was manufactured 13 months after the W370 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the TG-610 matches up against the W370 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony W370

 TG-610 W370 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Olympus TG-610

 W370 TG-610 

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony W370

 TG-610 W370 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-610 provides 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) whilst the Sony W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-610 and Sony W370 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-610 compared to the W370.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and W370 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-610 and W370.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos however you will need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger TG-610 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W370 Portrait photography highlights
33
good resolution (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Street photography features
Sony W370 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-610
Sports photography with Sony W370
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W370 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proof
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
58
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography information
Sony W370 Landscape photography information
43
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Vlogging details
Sony W370 Vlogging details
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Sony W370
 Olympus TG-610Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-610 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-06 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lb) 179 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 photographs -
Battery form 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $223 $230