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Canon N Facebook ready vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Canon N Facebook ready vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Canon N Facebook ready
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced August 2013
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2019
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-5
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Canon N Facebook ready vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon N Facebook ready and Olympus TG-6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the N Facebook ready (12MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The N Facebook ready was introduced 6 years earlier than the TG-6 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the N Facebook ready grades vs the TG-6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon N Facebook ready over the Olympus TG-6

 N Facebook ready TG-6 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Canon N Facebook ready

 TG-6 N Facebook ready 
RevealedMay 2019August 2013Newer by 69 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k461kCrisper screen (+579k dot)

Common features in the Canon N Facebook ready and Olympus TG-6

 N Facebook ready TG-6 

Canon N Facebook ready vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon N Facebook ready has got exterior dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-6 has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the N Facebook ready against the TG-6.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the N Facebook ready and TG-6 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Canon N Facebook ready vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the N Facebook ready and TG-6.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you should consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged N Facebook ready will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Canon N Facebook ready vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N Facebook ready vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
40
focusing manually
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Street photography features
Olympus TG-6 Street photography features
65
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others (253g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Sports photography information
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography information
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
no phase detect AF
47
high fps (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery pack (340 shots)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography factors
61
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (200 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
68
great battery pack (340 per charge)
environment sealing
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others (253g)
low resolution (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
36
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery pack (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
57
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery pack (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Vlogging camera
72
really wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have external mic port
34
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than others (253 grams)
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Canon N Facebook ready vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N Facebook ready and Olympus TG-6
 Canon PowerShot N Facebook readyOlympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready Olympus Tough TG-6
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2013-08-22 2019-05-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 2248 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology PureColor II G touch -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options - Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195g (0.43 pounds) 253g (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 200 shots 340 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $299 $449