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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX10

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
38 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX10 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 WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-610 and Sony WX10, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was brought out very close to the WX10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TG-610 matches up against the WX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony WX10

		

		

			
 TG-610 WX10 
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Olympus TG-610

		

		

			
 WX10 TG-610 
Focus manually  More precise focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony WX10

		

		

			
 TG-610 WX10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Absent Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-610 offers physical 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) while the Sony WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-610 and Sony WX10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-610 compared to the WX10.
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX10 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and WX10 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-610 and WX10.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX10 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively.
	
			Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography features
Sony WX10 Portrait photography features
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 megapixel count good (14MP)
 includes face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
39
 focusing manually
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-610 as a Street photography camera
 Sony WX10 as a Street photography camera
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
57
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-610
Sports photography with Sony WX10
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery power (210 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect AF
39
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-610 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony WX10 as a Travel photography camera
64
 environment proofing
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 low battery power (210 shots)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
 MP count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-610 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony WX10 as a Landscape photography camera
43
 decently wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 environment proofing
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 no manual mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 low battery power (210 shots)
 lack of Timelapse recording
50
 focusing manually
 decently wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (2.8 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging factors
Sony WX10 Vlogging factors
30
 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection focusing
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of external microphone socket
32
 decently wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have microphone socket
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Sony WX10
 Olympus TG-610Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-610 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-06 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.20 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 190g (0.42 lbs) 161g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B NP-BG1
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 1 1
Retail price $223 $200