Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-6
74 Imaging
68 Features
84 Overall
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90 Imaging
39 Features
54 Overall
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs
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- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
- Introduced October 2019
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- 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
- Superseded the Olympus TG-5
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Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-6, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and TG-6 (12MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and TG-6 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Z50 was announced 5 months later than the TG-6 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Z50 scores versus the TG-6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Olympus TG-6
| Z50 | TG-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen size | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Nikon Z50
| TG-6 | Z50 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Olympus TG-6
| Z50 | TG-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | October 2019 |  | May 2019 | Similar age |
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 1040k | Same screen resolution |
Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z50 features outer measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Olympus TG-6 has sizing of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Z50 against the TG-6.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and TG-6 is 74 and 90 respectively.
Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and TG-6.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z50 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z50 will offer extra detail with its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications
| Nikon Z50 | Olympus Tough TG-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon Z50 | Olympus Tough TG-6 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2019-10-10 | 2019-05-22 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Expeed 6 | TruePic VIII |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 21 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
| Max boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 209 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
| Total lenses | 15 | - |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3.2" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 1,040k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames per second | 20.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | None | Built-in |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 397g (0.88 lb) | 253g (0.56 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 320 shots | 340 shots |
| Form of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL25 | LI-92B |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $857 | $449 |