Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony NEX-6
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
- Launched May 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
- Revealed March 2013
- Successor is Sony A6000
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Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony NEX-6, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TG-1 iHS was launched 10 months earlier than the NEX-6 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TG-1 iHS grades vs the NEX-6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony NEX-6 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Sony NEX-6
| TG-1 iHS | NEX-6 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
| NEX-6 | TG-1 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | March 2013 |  | May 2012 | Fresher by 10 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 610k | Clearer screen (+311k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony NEX-6
| TG-1 iHS | NEX-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-1 iHS features exterior dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony NEX-6 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony NEX-6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-1 iHS compared to the NEX-6.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and NEX-6 is 91 and 85 respectively.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-1 iHS and NEX-6.
Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-1 iHS because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony NEX-6 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older TG-1 iHS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Sony Alpha NEX-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Sony Alpha NEX-6 |
| Class | Waterproof | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2012-05-08 | 2013-03-25 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic VI | Bionz |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| 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 | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Available lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 610k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | - | Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 6.00 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 230 gr (0.51 lbs) | 345 gr (0.76 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 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 | 350 shots | 360 shots |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI90B | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
| Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $399 | $365 |