Comparisons / Comparison of Olympus Tough TG-610 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9

Comparison of Olympus Tough TG-610 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus Tough TG-610 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 ×
General
ModelOlympus Tough TG-610Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
BrandOlympusSony
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberTG-610DSC-TX9
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20112010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)10098
Width (mm)2618
Height (mm)6560
Weight (g)190149
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Sony Exmor R
Effective megapixels (MP)1412.2
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.441.54
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3968 x 2976(11.8 mp 4:3)
  • 4288 x 2416(10.4 mp other)
  • 4288 x 3216(13.8 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • .mpo
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)0.710
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1440x1080
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 (MPEG-4)AVCHD/MPEG-4
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI, Component
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus Lens, 11 Lenses in 8 Groups, 4 Aspherical LensesCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; 12 elements in 10 groups, 6 aspheric, 1 prism
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 140.0025.00 - 100.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 25.007.00
Zoom ratio (x)54
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.260.16 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)601
Macro focus range (cm)3 - 60-
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeCCD Contrast Detection: iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF Tracking9-points / center / spot / flexible spot (touch)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33.5
Rear display resolution (dots)920,000921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto (125-3200), Program Auto (125-800), 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent1
  • overcast
  • tungsten
  • underwater
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • one push
  • one push set
  • underwater 1/2
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 41/1600 - 2
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP Metering, Spot MeteringMulti-pattern, center-weighted, spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesntelligent Auto, Program Auto, Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization, Panorama, Beauty Mode, Magic Filter, 3D, Scene Modes (1Intelligent Auto, Superior Auto, Easy Shooting, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
Flash range descriptionISO 800: Wide: 0.33ft (0.1m) - 13.1ft (4.0m), Tele: 0.98 ft (0.3m) - 8.9ft (2.7m)ISO Auto: Approx. 0.08 - 3.8m(W) / Approx. 0.5 - 3.1m(T), ISO3200: up to Approx. 8.0m(W) / Approx. 6.3m(T)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)032
Included memory type-Internal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant-+
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • audio/video output)
  • hdmi type-d
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
  • hdmi (type c)
  • multi-connector (av(sd/hd component)
  • usb. dcin)
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.710
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)210
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)210230
Battery form factorProprietary LI-50BProprietary NP-BN1
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • infolithium rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-BN1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • olympus [ib] software cd-rom
  • music transfer
  • picture motion browser vers 5.3
  • pmp portable 5.2/1.2
Os compatibility-
  • mac osx v(10.4-10.6)
  • windows xp sp3/vista sp2/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresDual Image Stabilization, 720p Movies, Waterproof (5m), Shockproof (1.5m), Freezeproof, In-Camera Panorama, AF TrackingOptical SteadyShot, Touchscreen LCD, iAuto, sAuto, iSweep Panorama, Handheld Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, Backlight Correction HDR



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