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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A7S III

Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
54 Overall
44
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S III front
Portability
61 Imaging
64 Features
92 Overall
75

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A7S III Key Specs

Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-5
Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Introduced July 2020
  • Replaced the Sony A7S II
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A7S III Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A7S III, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the A7S III (12MP) is fairly well matched but the TG-6 (1/2.3") and A7S III (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.

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The TG-6 was released 14 months prior to the A7S III making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TG-6 grades vs the A7S III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Sony A7S III

          

          

            
 TG-6 A7S III 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Olympus TG-6

          

          

            
 A7S III TG-6 
IntroducedJuly 2020May 2019More modern by 14 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1440k1040kClearer display (+400k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Sony A7S III

          

          

            
 TG-6 A7S III 
Focus manually  Dial precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-6 offers exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S III has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A7S III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-6 against the A7S III.
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A7S III size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and A7S III is 90 and 61 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A7S III top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and A7S III.
As you can see, both cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor sizes. The TG-6 provides the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult. The more aged TG-6 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

            Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A7S III sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A7S III Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony A7S III as a Portrait photography camera
39
 focusing manually
 has face detection focusing
 saves RAW files
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
70
 has manual focus
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with face detection focus
 supports RAW files
 megapixel count low (12MP)
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-6 as a Street photography camera
 Sony A7S III as a Street photography camera
64
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW files
 weather sealing
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 more heavy than average (253g)
76
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 supports focus via touch
 weather proofing
 very good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-6
Sports photography with Sony A7S III
46
 fast shooting (20.0 fps)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 great battery (340 per charge)
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
75
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 better than average battery pack (600 shots)
 supports phase detect auto focus
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography highlights
Sony A7S III Travel photography highlights
68
 great battery (340 per charge)
 weather sealing
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than average (253g)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
70
 better than average battery pack (600 CIPA)
 weather proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 supports focus via touch
 selfie friendly display
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-6
Landscape photography with Sony A7S III
57
 focusing manually
 decently wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW files
 weather sealing
 great battery (340 CIPA)
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
77
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen is a good size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 very good high ISO (102,400)
 supports RAW files
 weather proofing
 better than average battery pack (600 per charge)
 has double storage slots
 megapixel count low (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-6 Vlogging information
Sony A7S III Vlogging information
34
 decently wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection focusing
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 doesn't have external microphone socket
 more heavy than average (253g)
77
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detection focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with external mic port
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A7S III Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Sony A7S III
 Olympus Tough TG-6Sony Alpha A7S III
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-6 Sony Alpha A7S III
Category Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2019-05-22 2020-07-21
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII Bionz XR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 12800 102400
Highest enhanced ISO - 409600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 25 759
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.91x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 253g (0.56 pounds) 699g (1.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2993
Other
Battery life 340 shots 600 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording   With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots 1 Dual
Retail price $449 $3,499