Canon 1D X vs Olympus TG-6

Below is a thorough comparison of the Canon 1D X and Olympus TG-6, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1D X (18MP) and TG-6 (12MP) and the 1D X (Full frame) and TG-6 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1D X was revealed 8 years earlier than the TG-6 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1D X being a Large SLR camera and the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 1D X matches up vs the TG-6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1D X and Olympus Tough TG-6. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 1D X Gallery and Olympus TG-6 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D X offers physical measurements of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") having a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-6 has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

Compare the Canon 1D X and Olympus TG-6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the 1D X vs the TG-6.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 1D X and TG-6 is 50 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D X and TG-6.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1D X with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon 1D X will give you greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older 1D X is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.