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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony H55

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony H55 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
  • Announced May 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-5
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony H55 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus TG-6 versus Sony H55, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was brought out 9 years after the H55 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the TG-6 grades against the H55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Sony H55

 TG-6 H55 
LaunchedMay 2019June 2010Newer by 109 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Olympus TG-6

 H55 TG-6 

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Sony H55

 TG-6 H55 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-6 enjoys outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony H55 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the TG-6 compared to the H55.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and H55 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-6 and H55.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony H55 to provide you with more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern TG-6 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography features
Sony H55 Portrait photography features
40
focusing manually
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Street photography info
Sony H55 Street photography info
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (253 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Sports photography info
Sony H55 Sports photography info
47
high max fps (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery life (340 shots)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-6
Travel photography with Sony H55
68
good battery life (340 shots)
weather sealing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors in class (253g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography information
Sony H55 Landscape photography information
57
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
good battery life (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Vlogging features
Sony H55 Vlogging features
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (253g)
28
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Sony H55
 Olympus Tough TG-6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-05-22 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 253 grams (0.56 pounds) 200 grams (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $449 $235