Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony NEX-6

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.