Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W610

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-6 versus Sony W610, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was released 7 years after the W610 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TG-6 grades against the W610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-6 comes with outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony W610 has sizing 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-6 versus Sony W610 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-6 compared to the W610.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and W610 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-6 and W610.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony W610 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent TG-6 will have an advantage in sensor technology.