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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A7c

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A7c 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
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-5
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Revealed September 2020
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A7c Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-6 versus Sony A7c, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and A7c (24MP) and the TG-6 (1/2.3") and A7c (Full frame) posses different sensor sizes.

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The TG-6 was launched 16 months before the A7c making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TG-6 grades versus the A7c with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Sony A7c

 TG-6 A7c 
Display resolution1040k922kClearer display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Olympus TG-6

 A7c TG-6 
RevealedSeptember 2020May 2019More modern by 16 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Sony A7c

 TG-6 A7c 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-6 enjoys outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony A7c has sizing of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-6 versus Sony A7c in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-6 compared to the A7c.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A7c size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and A7c is 90 and 78 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-6 and A7c.

Plainly, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-6 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A7c will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TG-6 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-6
Portrait photography with Sony A7c
40
focusing manually
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
78
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7c as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (253 grams)
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7c as a Sports photography camera
47
high frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
88
quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery pack (740 shots)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7c as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery pack (340 per charge)
environment proofing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average in class (253g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
86
great battery pack (740 per charge)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
good MP (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography details
Sony A7c Landscape photography details
57
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
great battery pack (340 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
88
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery pack (740 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Vlogging advice
Sony A7c Vlogging advice
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (253 grams)
86
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Sony A7c
 Olympus Tough TG-6Sony Alpha A7c
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-6 Sony Alpha A7c
Category Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2019-05-22 2020-09-14
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max enhanced ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 25 693
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 122
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 253 grams (0.56 pounds) 509 grams (1.12 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
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 340 shots 740 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Retail cost $449 $1,800