Olympus TG-860 vs Sony RX100 VI

Here is a thorough review of the Olympus TG-860 versus Sony RX100 VI, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is pretty similar but the TG-860 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-860 was launched 4 years prior to the RX100 VI and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TG-860 grades versus the RX100 VI with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-860 enjoys outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-860 versus Sony RX100 VI in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-860 compared to the RX100 VI.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and RX100 VI is 91 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-860 and RX100 VI.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-860 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 VI will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older TG-860 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.