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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A390

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A390 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
  • Revealed May 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-5
Sony A390
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Old Model is Sony A380
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A390 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus TG-6 and Sony A390, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the A390 (14MP) is fairly similar but the TG-6 (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-6 was announced 8 years after the A390 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the TG-6 grades versus the A390 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Sony A390

 TG-6 A390 
IntroducedMay 2019July 2010More modern by 108 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Olympus TG-6

 A390 TG-6 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Sony A390

 TG-6 A390 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-6 provides external 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 A390 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-6 versus the A390.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A390 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and A390 is 90 and 66 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A390 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-6 and A390.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-6 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A390 will deliver greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher TG-6 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A390 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A390 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A390 as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
72
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Street photography camera
Sony A390 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (253g)
76
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Sports photography factors
Sony A390 Sports photography factors
47
max fps high (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low battery life (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Travel photography information
Sony A390 Travel photography information
68
better than average battery (340 per charge)
weather proof
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (253g)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
53
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery life (230 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography advice
Sony A390 Landscape photography advice
57
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
61
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low battery life (230 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Vlogging info
Sony A390 Vlogging info
34
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition (253 grams)
9
no video shooting
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A390 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Sony A390
 Olympus Tough TG-6Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-6 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
Class Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2019-05-22 2010-07-28
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings 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
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
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 -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 253g (0.56 lb) 549g (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 607
Other
Battery life 340 shots 230 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B NP-FH50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $449 $500