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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A6300

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Sony Alpha a6300 front
Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A6300 Key Specs

Olympus TG-6
(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
  • Revealed May 2019
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-5
Sony A6300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Older Model is Sony A6000
  • Later Model is Sony A6500
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A6300 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus TG-6 versus Sony A6300, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and A6300 (24MP) and the TG-6 (1/2.3") and A6300 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The TG-6 was revealed 3 years later than the A6300 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the TG-6 matches up versus the A6300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Sony A6300

 TG-6 A6300 
RevealedMay 2019February 2016Fresher by 41 months
Screen resolution1040k922kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Olympus TG-6

 A6300 TG-6 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Sony A6300

 TG-6 A6300 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A6300 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-6 provides physical 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 A6300 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-6 versus Sony A6300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-6 versus the A6300.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A6300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and A6300 is 90 and 83 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A6300 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A6300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-6 and A6300.

As you have seen, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-6 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony A6300 will give more detail because of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher TG-6 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A6300 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A6300 Portrait photography highlights
40
has manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
80
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Street photography info
Sony A6300 Street photography info
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average (253 grams)
79
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Sports photography details
Sony A6300 Sports photography details
47
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery pack (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
75
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Travel photography factors
Sony A6300 Travel photography factors
68
good battery pack (340 shots)
weather proofing
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average (253 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
76
environment proof
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A6300 Landscape photography highlights
57
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery pack (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-6
Vlogging with Sony A6300
34
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
heavier than average (253g)
35
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Sony A6300
 Olympus Tough TG-6Sony Alpha a6300
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-6 Sony Alpha a6300
Class Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-05-22 2016-02-03
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
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 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 425
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 253 grams (0.56 pounds) 404 grams (0.89 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1437
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 400 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $449 $889