Olympus TG-320 vs Sony NEX-6

The following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus TG-320 and Sony NEX-6, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is relatively close but the TG-320 (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-320 was introduced 14 months prior to the NEX-6 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-320 matches up versus the NEX-6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-320 and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-320 has got exterior measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony NEX-6 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the TG-320 and the NEX-6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and NEX-6 is 94 and 85 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The picture underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and NEX-6.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-320 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony NEX-6 will result in greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged TG-320 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.