Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A6600
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A6600 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Introduced May 2017
- Replaced the Olympus TG-4
- New Model is Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
- Announced August 2019
- Updated by Sony A6700
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Here is a extended overview of the Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A6600, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and A6600 (24MP) and the TG-5 (1/2.3") and A6600 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe TG-5 was brought out 3 years before the A6600 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TG-5 scores versus the A6600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Sony Alpha a6600. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Sony A6600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Sony A6600
| TG-5 | A6600 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Olympus TG-5
| A6600 | TG-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2019 |  | May 2017 | Fresher by 27 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Sony A6600
| TG-5 | A6600 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display size |
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-5 features physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sony A6600 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-5 compared to the A6600.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and A6600 is 90 and 77 respectively.
Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and A6600.
As you have seen, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-5 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A6600 will offer greater detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older TG-5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sony A6600 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-5 | Sony Alpha a6600 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-5 | Sony Alpha a6600 |
| Category | Waterproof | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2017-05-17 | 2019-08-28 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic VIII | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 24MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 32000 |
| Max boosted ISO | 12800 | 102400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | 425 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 20.0 frames per second | 11.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
| GPS | Built-in | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 250 grams (0.55 lbs) | 503 grams (1.11 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 82 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.4 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1497 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 340 pictures | 810 pictures |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-92B | NP-FZ1000 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $449 | $1,198 |