Olympus TG-320 vs Sony NEX-6
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Launched March 2013
- Refreshed by Sony A6000
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony NEX-6 Overview
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony NEX-6 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Sony NEX-6
TG-320 | NEX-6 |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Olympus TG-320
NEX-6 | TG-320 | |||
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Launched | March 2013 | January 2012 | Newer by 14 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Sony NEX-6
TG-320 | NEX-6 | |||
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Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison
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).
Analyze the Olympus TG-320 and Sony NEX-6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Olympus TG-320 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus TG-320 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications
Olympus TG-320 | Sony Alpha NEX-6 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus TG-320 | Sony Alpha NEX-6 |
Class | Waterproof | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2012-01-10 | 2013-03-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 99 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155g (0.34 lbs) | 345g (0.76 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1018 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 150 shots | 360 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-42B | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $0 | $365 |