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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W650

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W650 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W650 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W650, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was released 12 months before the W650 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TG-610 scores versus the W650 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony W650

 TG-610 W650 
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Olympus TG-610

 W650 TG-610 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony W650

 TG-610 W650 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-610 provides outer measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the TG-610 and the W650.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and W650 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-610 and W650.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony W650 to give more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged TG-610 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography info
Sony W650 Portrait photography info
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Street photography factors
Sony W650 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (124 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Sports photography factors
Sony W650 Sports photography factors
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Travel photography highlights
Sony W650 Travel photography highlights
64
weather proofing
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than others (124g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography factors
Sony W650 Landscape photography factors
43
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Vlogging info
Sony W650 Vlogging info
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than others (124 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Sony W650
 Olympus TG-610Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-610 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-06 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lbs) 124 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical 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 photos 220 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $223 $140