Olympus TG-3 vs Sony W610

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-3 versus Sony W610, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was launched 2 years later than the W610 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TG-3 scores against the W610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-3 comes with physical measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-3 versus Sony W610 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the TG-3 compared to the W610.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-3 and W610 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-3 and W610.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus TG-3 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher TG-3 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.