Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony W610

Let's look more closely at the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony W610, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was unveiled 4 months later than the W610 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TG-1 iHS grades versus the W610 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-1 iHS comes with physical measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony W610 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-1 iHS against the W610.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and W610 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The visual below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-1 iHS and W610.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W610 to offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively.