Olympus TG-810 vs Sony NEX-6
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
- Introduced August 2011
(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
- Announced March 2013
- Successor is Sony A6000
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony NEX-6 Overview
The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus TG-810 versus 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-810 (14MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the TG-810 (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe TG-810 was unveiled 19 months before the NEX-6 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-810 grades vs the NEX-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony NEX-6 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-810 and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-810 Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Sony NEX-6
TG-810 | NEX-6 |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Olympus TG-810
NEX-6 | TG-810 | |||
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Announced | March 2013 | August 2011 | Newer by 19 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 920k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Sony NEX-6
TG-810 | NEX-6 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-810 enjoys outside dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony NEX-6 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-810 versus Sony NEX-6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-810 and the NEX-6.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and NEX-6 is 92 and 85 respectively.
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-810 and NEX-6.
To sum up, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-810 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony NEX-6 will give you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged TG-810 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Olympus TG-810 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-810 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications
Olympus TG-810 | Sony Alpha NEX-6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus TG-810 | Sony Alpha NEX-6 |
Category | Waterproof | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2011-08-16 | 2013-03-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 99 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215g (0.47 pounds) | 345g (0.76 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 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 | 220 photographs | 360 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $428 | $365 |