Olympus TG-4 vs Sony RX100 VI

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

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).

Look at the Olympus TG-4 and Sony RX100 VI in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.