Olympus TG-6 vs Sony HX200V
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony HX200V 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
- Introduced May 2019
- Older Model is Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Revealed May 2012
- Old Model is Sony HX100V
- Newer Model is Sony HX300
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony HX200V Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus TG-6 vs Sony HX200V, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and HX200V (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TG-6 was launched 7 years after the HX200V which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the TG-6 scores versus the HX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony HX200V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Sony HX200V
TG-6 | HX200V | |||
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Revealed | May 2019 | May 2012 | More modern by 86 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 922k | Clearer display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Olympus TG-6
HX200V | TG-6 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Sony HX200V
TG-6 | HX200V | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-6 has exterior dimensions 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 HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-6 vs Sony HX200V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-6 against the HX200V.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and HX200V is 90 and 66 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-6 and HX200V.
As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX200V to result in more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern TG-6 should have an advantage in sensor technology.
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony HX200V Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2019-05-22 | 2012-05-11 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VIII | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 20.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 12.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 253 grams (0.56 lbs) | 583 grams (1.29 lbs) |
Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
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 photographs | 450 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $449 | $480 |