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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A200

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A200 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 A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Launched July 2008
  • New Model is Sony A230
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A200 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-6 versus Sony A200, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the A200 (10MP) is fairly close but the TG-6 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-6 was brought out 11 years after the A200 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TG-6 matches up versus the A200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Sony A200

 TG-6 A200 
LaunchedMay 2019July 2008Newer by 133 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Olympus TG-6

 A200 TG-6 

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Sony A200

 TG-6 A200 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-6 features physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony A200 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-6 versus Sony A200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-6 and the A200.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A200 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and A200 is 90 and 66 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-6 and A200.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-6 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Olympus TG-6 will result in extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern TG-6 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-6
Portrait photography with Sony A200
40
focusing manually
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
53
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-6
Street photography with Sony A200
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (253g)
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-6
Sports photography with Sony A200
47
high max fps (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
great battery pack (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A200 as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery pack (340 per charge)
weather proof
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (253g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
46
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A200 as a Landscape photography camera
57
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
weather proof
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
53
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-6
Vlogging with Sony A200
34
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
heavier than competition (253g)
9
lack of video recording
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Sony A200
 Olympus Tough TG-6Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-6 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Class Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2019-05-22 2008-07-17
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 20.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 253 gr (0.56 pounds) 572 gr (1.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 521
Other
Battery life 340 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) Compact Flash
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $449 $100