Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A58
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A58 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)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 16000 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Older Model is Sony A57
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On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A58, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the TG-610 (14MP) and A58 (20MP) and the TG-610 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TG-610 was launched 3 years prior to the A58 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the TG-610 matches up versus the A58 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-610 and Sony SLT-A58. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Sony A58
| TG-610 | A58 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Olympus TG-610
| A58 | TG-610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | November 2013 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 35 months |
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Sony A58
| TG-610 | A58 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-610 has external measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony A58 has sizing of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-610 and the A58.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and A58 is 93 and 68 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The visual below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-610 and A58.
Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-610 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A58 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older TG-610 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-610 vs Sony A58 Specifications
| Olympus TG-610 | Sony SLT-A58 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus TG-610 | Sony SLT-A58 |
| Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Released | 2011-01-06 | 2013-11-27 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 357.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5456 x 3632 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 16000 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 15 |
| Cross focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.6 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 920k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.65x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 8.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.20 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
| 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 |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 190 grams (0.42 lbs) | 492 grams (1.08 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 74 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 753 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 210 photographs | 690 photographs |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-50B | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $223 | $645 |