Canon S95 vs Olympus TG-6

On this page, we are looking at the Canon S95 vs Olympus TG-6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the S95 (1/1.7") and TG-6 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S95 was introduced 9 years prior to the TG-6 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the S95 grades vs the TG-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S95 & Olympus Tough TG-6. The whole galleries are provided at Canon S95 Gallery & Olympus TG-6 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon S95 provides physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Olympus TG-6 has sizing of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

Examine the Canon S95 vs Olympus TG-6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S95 and the TG-6.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S95 and TG-6 is 93 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S95 and TG-6.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S95 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus TG-6 will resolve more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older S95 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.