Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A6000

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony A6000, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The TG-1 iHS was manufactured 23 months before the A6000 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the TG-1 iHS scores versus the A6000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Sony Alpha a6000. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS features outer measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony A6000 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony A6000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-1 iHS vs the A6000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and A6000 is 91 and 85 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The pic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-1 iHS and A6000.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-1 iHS because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A6000 will result in greater detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged TG-1 iHS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.