Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-6
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Launched March 2013
- Later Model is Sony A6000
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Here, we are comparing the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-6, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is very well matched but the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-850 iHS was brought out 11 months after the NEX-6 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TG-850 iHS matches up versus the NEX-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-6 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Sony NEX-6
| TG-850 iHS | NEX-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2014 |  | March 2013 | Newer by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
| NEX-6 | TG-850 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Sony NEX-6
| TG-850 iHS | NEX-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony NEX-6 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-850 iHS vs the NEX-6.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and NEX-6 is 91 and 85 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and NEX-6.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor dimensions. The TG-850 iHS has got the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF harder. The younger TG-850 iHS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Sony Alpha NEX-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Sony Alpha NEX-6 |
| Category | Waterproof | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2014-01-29 | 2013-03-25 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic VII | Bionz |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4616 x 3464 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 99 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 6.00 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 218 grams (0.48 lb) | 345 grams (0.76 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.1 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1018 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 photos | 360 photos |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-50B | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $250 | $365 |