Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W570
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W570 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
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W570 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus TG-610 versus Sony W570, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the W570 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The TG-610 was released about the same time to the W570 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TG-610 scores against the W570 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W570 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-610 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-610 Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony W570
TG-610 | W570 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Olympus TG-610
W570 | TG-610 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony W570
TG-610 | W570 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-610 comes with exterior dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony W570 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-610 versus Sony W570 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-610 vs the W570.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and W570 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-610 and W570.
Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W570 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W570 Specifications
Olympus TG-610 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus TG-610 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 |
Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2011-01-06 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 190 grams (0.42 lb) | 116 grams (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 format | 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 shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $223 | $159 |