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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W560

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W560 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W560 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Olympus TG-610 and Sony W560, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was manufactured at a similar time to the W560 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the TG-610 matches up vs the W560 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony W560

 TG-610 W560 
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Olympus TG-610

 W560 TG-610 

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony W560

 TG-610 W560 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-610 enjoys outer 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 W560 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the TG-610 compared to the W560.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and W560 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-610 and W560.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-610
Portrait photography with Sony W560
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Street photography camera
Sony W560 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-610
Sports photography with Sony W560
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Travel photography highlights
Sony W560 Travel photography highlights
64
environment proof
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography advice
Sony W560 Landscape photography advice
43
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W560 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
29
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Sony W560
 Olympus TG-610Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-610 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-06 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias 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 images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
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) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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
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 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 grams (0.42 pounds) 110 grams (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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
Card slots One One
Retail price $223 $139