Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W560
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W560 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W560 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-610 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony W560
TG-610 | W560 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Olympus TG-610
W560 | TG-610 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony W560
TG-610 | W560 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | January 2011 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 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).
Check the Olympus TG-610 and Sony W560 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W560 Specifications
Olympus TG-610 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
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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 |