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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX350

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX350 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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Old Model is Sony WX300
  • Updated by Sony WX500
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-610 and Sony WX350, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the TG-610 (14MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was released 4 years prior to the WX350 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TG-610 matches up versus the WX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony WX350

 TG-610 WX350 
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Olympus TG-610

 WX350 TG-610 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2011More modern by 37 months

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony WX350

 TG-610 WX350 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-610 enjoys external 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) whilst the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-610 and Sony WX350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TG-610 versus the WX350.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and WX350 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-610 and WX350.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX350 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged TG-610 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good resolution (14MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
decent MP (18MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-610
Street photography with Sony WX350
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (164 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 per charge)
no phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery life (470 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Travel photography info
Sony WX350 Travel photography info
64
weather proofing
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery power (210 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
72
great battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (164 grams)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-610
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
43
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery power (210 shots)
no Time Lapse function
47
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
great battery life (470 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-610
Vlogging with Sony WX350
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (164g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Sony WX350
 Olympus TG-610Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus TG-610 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-06 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 470 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $223 $270