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Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Launched January 2014
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2019
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-5
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Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus TG-6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and TG-6 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was unveiled 6 years before the TG-6 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SP-100 scores vs the TG-6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Olympus TG-6

 SP-100 TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Olympus SP-100

 TG-6 SP-100 
LaunchedMay 2019January 2014Newer by 64 months
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Olympus TG-6

 SP-100 TG-6 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-100 enjoys physical dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Olympus TG-6 has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

See the Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus TG-6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-100 compared to the TG-6.

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and TG-6 is 63 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-100 and TG-6.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-100 to resolve greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged SP-100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography features
44
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
has manual focus
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Street photography features
Olympus TG-6 Street photography features
42
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (594 grams)
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (253 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography advice
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
high frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography details
53
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (594 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
68
great battery (340 CIPA)
environment proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors in class (253g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography info
47
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
57
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-6 Vlogging features
29
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (594 grams)
34
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (253g)
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Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Olympus TG-6
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-100 Olympus Tough TG-6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2014-01-29 2019-05-22
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type BSI-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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 594g (1.31 pounds) 253g (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 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 330 pictures 340 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $400 $449