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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 VI Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2013
Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Announced June 2018
  • Superseded the Sony RX100 V
  • Replacement is Sony RX100 VII
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 VI Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 VI, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-2 iHS was launched 6 years prior to the RX100 VI which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TG-2 iHS scores vs the RX100 VI with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony RX100 VI

 TG-2 iHS RX100 VI 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 RX100 VI TG-2 iHS 
AnnouncedJune 2018June 2013More modern by 60 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k610kCrisper display (+619k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony RX100 VI

 TG-2 iHS RX100 VI 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-2 iHS comes with external measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 VI in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the TG-2 iHS compared to the RX100 VI.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and RX100 VI is 91 and 88 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 VI top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-2 iHS and RX100 VI.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-2 iHS featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony RX100 VI will render extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TG-2 iHS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 VI sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography details
Sony RX100 VI Portrait photography details
27
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
66
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography highlights
Sony RX100 VI Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
lighter than average (301 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
70
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Travel photography with Sony RX100 VI
68
great battery pack (350 shots)
environment proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
77
lighter than average (301g)
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
low battery pack (240 shots)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography information
Sony RX100 VI Landscape photography information
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
great battery pack (350 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
65
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low battery pack (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging info
Sony RX100 VI Vlogging info
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
77
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average (301 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have mic socket
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony RX100 VI
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Category Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-06-28 2018-06-05
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 315
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 610 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 24.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 pounds) 301 grams (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images 240 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-90B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $380 $1,198