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.

The 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 |