Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX5
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Introduced July 2010
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Below is a in depth analysis of the Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX5, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe TG-610 was brought out 7 months later than the WX5 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TG-610 matches up vs the WX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony WX5
| TG-610 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2011 |  | July 2010 | More recent by 7 months |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 461k | Crisper screen (+459k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Olympus TG-610
| WX5 | TG-610 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony WX5
| TG-610 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-610 features outer measurements 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 WX5 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-610 and the WX5.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-610 and WX5 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-610 and WX5.
As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus TG-610 to provide extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent TG-610 will have an edge in sensor innovation.
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
| Olympus TG-610 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus TG-610 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2011-01-06 | 2010-07-08 |
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 2.8" |
| Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | 5.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 190g (0.42 pounds) | 146g (0.32 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" 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 shots | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $223 | $250 |