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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
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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

		

		

			
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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).
Check the Olympus TG-610 and Sony W560 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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
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 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
Photography Glossary
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