Olympus TG-6 vs Sony HX100V

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-6 versus Sony HX100V, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and HX100V (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was brought out 7 years later than the HX100V and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TG-6 grades against the HX100V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-6 comes with outer 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 HX100V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-6 versus Sony HX100V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-6 versus the HX100V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and HX100V is 90 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and HX100V.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX100V to resolve extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent TG-6 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.