Olympus TG-320 vs Sony RX100 VI

Following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus TG-320 versus Sony RX100 VI, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the TG-320 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") boast totally different sensor size.

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The TG-320 was revealed 7 years prior to the RX100 VI which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-320 scores versus the RX100 VI with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-320 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-320 has external measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VI has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-320 versus Sony RX100 VI in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-320 versus the RX100 VI.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and RX100 VI is 94 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and RX100 VI.

As you can see, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-320 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX100 VI will show greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged TG-320 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.