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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX30

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
41 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced July 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Olympus TG-610 versus Sony WX30, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was announced 6 months prior to the WX30 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TG-610 grades against the WX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony WX30

		

		

			
 TG-610 WX30 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Olympus TG-610

		

		

			
 WX30 TG-610 
Display resolution922k920kSharper display (+2k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony WX30

		

		

			
 TG-610 WX30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2011Same age
Manual focus  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-610 offers exterior dimensions 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 WX30 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-610 versus Sony WX30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-610 compared to the WX30.
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX30 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and WX30 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The graphic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-610 and WX30.
Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX30 to show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively.
	
			Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX30 Portrait photography factors
33
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 features face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
30
 decent MP (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Street photography info
Sony WX30 Street photography info
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (117g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography features
Sony WX30 Sports photography features
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 weather proofing
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (210 shots)
 no phase detect AF
39
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography features
Sony WX30 Travel photography features
64
 weather proofing
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 terrible battery (210 CIPA)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
 lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (25mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-610
Landscape photography with Sony WX30
43
 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 weather proofing
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 terrible battery (210 per charge)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
 rather wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 no manual exposure
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-610
Vlogging with Sony WX30
30
 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect focusing
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have mic jack
35
 rather wide (25mm)
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Sony WX30
 Olympus TG-610Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-610 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2011-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection 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)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 190g (0.42 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 250 photos
Battery format Battery Pack 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
Price at release $223 $259