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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony RX100 VI Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Announced April 2015
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-5
Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Launched June 2018
  • Old Model is Sony RX100 V
  • Newer Model is Sony RX100 VII
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony RX100 VI Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus TG-4 and Sony RX100 VI, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is relatively close but the TG-4 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") boast different sensor sizes.

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The TG-4 was launched 4 years prior to the RX100 VI which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TG-4 matches up versus the RX100 VI in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Sony RX100 VI

 TG-4 RX100 VI 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Olympus TG-4

 RX100 VI TG-4 
LaunchedJune 2018April 2015More modern by 38 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k460kClearer screen (+769k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Sony RX100 VI

 TG-4 RX100 VI 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-4 offers exterior measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VI has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the TG-4 and the RX100 VI.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and RX100 VI is 90 and 88 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony RX100 VI top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The image below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-4 and RX100 VI.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-4 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX100 VI will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged TG-4 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony RX100 VI sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography details
Sony RX100 VI Portrait photography details
47
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
66
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Street photography information
Sony RX100 VI Street photography information
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (247g)
85
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (301 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Sports photography details
Sony RX100 VI Sports photography details
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
70
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (24.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
low battery pack (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-4
Travel photography with Sony RX100 VI
74
better than average battery power (380 shots)
environment proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
77
lighter than competitors in class (301 grams)
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
low battery pack (240 per charge)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography info
Sony RX100 VI Landscape photography info
62
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
65
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low battery pack (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Vlogging information
Sony RX100 VI Vlogging information
34
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
77
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (301g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Sony RX100 VI
 Olympus Tough TG-4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Type Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-04-13 2018-06-05
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 315
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 gr (0.54 pounds) 301 gr (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 240 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $379 $1,198