Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A6600
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A6600 Key Specs
(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
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
- Launched August 2019
- Renewed by Sony A6700
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Below, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-6 and Sony A6600, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and A6600 (24MP) and the TG-6 (1/2.3") and A6600 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TG-6 was manufactured 3 months prior to the A6600 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TG-6 matches up vs the A6600 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-6 & Sony Alpha a6600. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-6 Gallery & Sony A6600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Sony A6600
| TG-6 | A6600 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 922k | Crisper display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Olympus TG-6
| A6600 | TG-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Sony A6600
| TG-6 | A6600 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | May 2019 |  | August 2019 | Similar age |
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display size |
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-6 features 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 A6600 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-6 against the A6600.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and A6600 is 90 and 77 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-6 and A6600.
As you can tell, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-6 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A6600 will resolve more detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively.
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony A6600 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-6 | Sony Alpha a6600 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Sony Alpha a6600 |
| Class | Waterproof | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2019-05-22 | 2019-08-28 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic VIII | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 32000 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | 425 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 20.0 frames per sec | 11.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
| 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 (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
| GPS | Built-in | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 253 gr (0.56 lb) | 503 gr (1.11 lb) |
| Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 82 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.4 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1497 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 340 photographs | 810 photographs |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-92B | NP-FZ1000 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $449 | $1,198 |