Olympus TG-6 vs Sony a1

Lets look more closely at the Olympus TG-6 and Sony a1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and a1 (50MP) and the TG-6 (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-6 was announced 20 months earlier than the a1 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TG-6 grades versus the a1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Sony Alpha a1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-6 enjoys external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony a1 has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-6 and Sony a1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-6 against the a1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and a1 is 90 and 61 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-6 and a1.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-6 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony a1 will give you greater detail with its extra 38MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TG-6 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.