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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W610

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W610 Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Released June 2013
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W610 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Sony W610, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was revealed 18 months later than the W610 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the TG-2 iHS grades against the W610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony W610

 TG-2 iHS W610 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2012Fresher by 18 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kCrisper screen (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 W610 TG-2 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony W610

 TG-2 iHS W610 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS features outside dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Sony W610 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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 the front view scale comparison of the TG-2 iHS versus the W610.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W610 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and W610 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-2 iHS and W610.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony W610 to show greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher TG-2 iHS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography info
Sony W610 Portrait photography info
27
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
Sony W610 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
lighter than competitors (113g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Sports photography with Sony W610
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
good battery life (350 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography info
Sony W610 Travel photography info
68
good battery life (350 per charge)
weather proof
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors (113g)
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W610 as a Landscape photography camera
46
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
good battery life (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
33
fairly wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Sony W610 as a Vlogging camera
36
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony W610
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-28 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 610 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology OLED Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 pounds) 113g (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 350 images 250 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-90B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $380 $200