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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX50

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX50 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 WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Olympus TG-610 and Sony WX50, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was launched 12 months prior to the WX50 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TG-610 matches up against the WX50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony WX50

		

		

			
 TG-610 WX50 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k461kClearer display (+459k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Olympus TG-610

		

		

			
 WX50 TG-610 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony WX50

		

		

			
 TG-610 WX50 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display  Neither offers Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-610 offers outer 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 WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-610 and Sony WX50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the TG-610 versus the WX50.
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX50 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and WX50 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-610 and WX50.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX50 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TG-610 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography info
Sony WX50 Portrait photography info
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 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 features face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
34
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 offers face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-610 as a Street photography camera
 Sony WX50 as a Street photography camera
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 fixed screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-610 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony WX50 as a Sports photography camera
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 low fps (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (210 per charge)
 no phase detect AF
44
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography advice
Sony WX50 Travel photography advice
64
 environment proofing
 resolution is good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 not so great battery power (210 per charge)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
 lighter than competition in class (117g)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 no Timelapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-610 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony WX50 as a Landscape photography camera
43
 relatively wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 no manual focus
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 not so great battery power (210 per charge)
 no Time Lapse function
38
 really wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-610
Vlogging with Sony WX50
30
 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection focusing
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no external mic support
35
 really wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (117g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no microphone support
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Sony WX50
 Olympus TG-610Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus TG-610 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support 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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD Clearfoto TFT LCD display
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 rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.20 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 190g (0.42 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
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 photographs 240 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $223 $250