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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A350

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A350 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
  • Announced May 2019
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-5
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Announced June 2008
  • Successor is Sony A380
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A350 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus TG-6 and Sony A350, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the A350 (14MP) is pretty similar but the TG-6 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The TG-6 was revealed 11 years later than the A350 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TG-6 grades versus the A350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Sony A350

 TG-6 A350 
AnnouncedMay 2019June 2008More recent by 134 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Olympus TG-6

 A350 TG-6 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Sony A350

 TG-6 A350 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-6 offers outer measurements 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 A350 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-6 and Sony A350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-6 versus the A350.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A350 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and A350 is 90 and 62 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and A350.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-6 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A350 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern TG-6 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A350 Portrait photography highlights
40
has manual focus
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
71
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-6
Street photography with Sony A350
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (253 grams)
66
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
more heavy than others in class (674 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Sports photography info
Sony A350 Sports photography info
47
high frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Travel photography features
Sony A350 Travel photography features
68
better than average battery (340 per charge)
environment proofing
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors (253g)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
51
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (674g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-6
Landscape photography with Sony A350
57
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
64
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.7")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Vlogging details
Sony A350 Vlogging details
34
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (253 grams)
9
can't record video
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Sony A350
 Olympus Tough TG-6Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-6 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Category Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2019-05-22 2008-06-06
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 20.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 253g (0.56 lb) 674g (1.49 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 65
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 595
Other
Battery life 340 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Card slots One One
Cost at release $449 $600