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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W730

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W730 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W730 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus TG-610 and Sony W730, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the W730 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was launched 24 months prior to the W730 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TG-610 scores versus the W730 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony W730

 TG-610 W730 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Olympus TG-610

 W730 TG-610 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 24 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony W730

 TG-610 W730 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-610 features exterior dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-610 vs the W730.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and W730 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The visual underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-610 and W730.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W730 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The older TG-610 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W730 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good resolution (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Street photography info
Sony W730 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competition (122g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Sports photography factors
Sony W730 Sports photography factors
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Travel photography details
Sony W730 Travel photography details
64
environment proofing
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than competition (122g)
boasts focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-610
Landscape photography with Sony W730
43
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
39
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Vlogging advice
Sony W730 Vlogging advice
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
34
fairly wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition (122g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Sony W730
 Olympus TG-610Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-610 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-06 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
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 surface 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
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 190g (0.42 pounds) 122g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 240 photographs
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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $223 $138