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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)
Photography Glossary
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