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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W610

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W610 Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Launched April 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-3
  • Updated by Olympus TG-5
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
  • Revealed January 2012
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W610 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus TG-4 versus Sony W610, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was manufactured 3 years after the W610 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TG-4 matches up vs the W610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Sony W610

 TG-4 W610 
RevealedApril 2015January 2012Newer by 40 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Olympus TG-4

 W610 TG-4 

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Sony W610

 TG-4 W610 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-4 has exterior dimensions 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 proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-4 versus Sony W610 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-4 and the W610.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and W610 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-4 and W610.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus TG-4 to offer more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer TG-4 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography details
Sony W610 Portrait photography details
47
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-4
Street photography with Sony W610
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (247g)
56
lighter than competition (113g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Sports photography highlights
Sony W610 Sports photography highlights
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W610 as a Travel photography camera
74
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
environment sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition (113 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography details
Sony W610 Landscape photography details
62
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
33
really wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-4
Vlogging with Sony W610
34
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (247g)
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Sony W610
 Olympus Tough TG-4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-04-13 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 gr (0.54 pounds) 113 gr (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photographs 250 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $379 $200