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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX5

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX5 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony WX5
(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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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX5 Overview

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").

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The 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 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2010More recent by 7 months
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution920k461kCrisper 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 typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography information
Sony WX5 Portrait photography information
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Sports photography factors
Sony WX5 Sports photography factors
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Travel photography factors
Sony WX5 Travel photography factors
64
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery power (210 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
58
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX5 Landscape photography highlights
43
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
37
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Vlogging advice
Sony WX5 Vlogging advice
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
32
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Sony WX5
 Olympus TG-610Sony 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