Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A6100

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-6 and Sony A6100, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the TG-6 (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The TG-6 was announced 3 months before the A6100 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-6 scores versus the A6100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Sony Alpha a6100. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-6 provides external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony A6100 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-6 and Sony A6100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-6 versus the A6100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and A6100 is 90 and 81 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and A6100.

Plainly, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-6 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony A6100 will result in extra detail with its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.