Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A230
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A230 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Released May 2019
- Previous Model is Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
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Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus TG-6 and Sony A230, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the A230 (10MP) is fairly similar but the TG-6 (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe TG-6 was unveiled 10 years after the A230 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the TG-6 matches up against the A230 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Sony A230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Sony A230
| TG-6 | A230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | May 2019 |  | May 2009 | Newer by 122 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Olympus TG-6
| A230 | TG-6 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Sony A230
| TG-6 | A230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-6 enjoys exterior 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) while the Sony A230 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-6 and Sony A230 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-6 against the A230.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and A230 is 90 and 69 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-6 and A230.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-6 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Olympus TG-6 will deliver extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher TG-6 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A230 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-6 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 |
| Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Released | 2019-05-22 | 2009-05-18 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic VIII | Bionz |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3872 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 20.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 10.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC | - |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 253 gr (0.56 lbs) | 490 gr (1.08 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 63 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.4 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 531 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 340 shots | 230 shots |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-92B | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $449 | $569 |