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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W530

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
21 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W530 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W530 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Olympus TG-610 versus Sony W530, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the W530 (14MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was manufactured within a month of the W530 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-610 matches up versus the W530 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony W530

		

		

			
 TG-610 W530 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Olympus TG-610

		

		

			
 W530 TG-610 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony W530

		

		

			
 TG-610 W530 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Manually focus  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Absent Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-610 has outer measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony W530 has dimensions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-610 versus Sony W530 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-610 versus the W530.
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W530 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and W530 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-610 and W530.
Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files however you should take the release date  of the cameras into account.
	
			Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-610
Portrait photography with Sony W530
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 resolution is good (14MP)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
28
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Street photography advice
Sony W530 Street photography advice
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
48
 fixed screen
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography details
Sony W530 Sports photography details
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 weather proofing
 low fps (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 bad battery (210 per charge)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
26
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-610
Travel photography with Sony W530
64
 weather proofing
 resolution is good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 bad battery (210 CIPA)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography features
Sony W530 Landscape photography features
43
 quite wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 weather proofing
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 bad battery (210 shots)
 does not have Time Lapse function
33
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging info
Sony W530 Vlogging info
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 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have mic support
26
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
 doesn't have mic port
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W530 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Sony W530
 Olympus TG-610Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-610 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-06 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.20 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lb) 113 grams (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $223 $269