Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A6600

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A6600, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and A6600 (24MP) and the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and A6600 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-1 iHS was released 8 years earlier than the A6600 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the TG-1 iHS grades versus the A6600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Sony Alpha a6600. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Sony A6600 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has outer measurements 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 A6600 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A6600 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-1 iHS against the A6600.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and A6600 is 91 and 77 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-1 iHS and A6600.

Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-1 iHS because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A6600 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged TG-1 iHS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.