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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony HX300

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
51
Overall
46

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony HX300 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
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-5
Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Replaced the Sony HX200V
  • Later Model is Sony HX400V
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony HX300 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-6 vs Sony HX300, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and HX300 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was released 6 years later than the HX300 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TG-6 matches up against the HX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Sony HX300

 TG-6 HX300 
AnnouncedMay 2019February 2013Fresher by 77 months
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Olympus TG-6

 HX300 TG-6 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Sony HX300

 TG-6 HX300 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-6 enjoys exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony HX300 has specifications of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-6 vs Sony HX300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-6 versus the HX300.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony HX300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and HX300 is 90 and 63 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and HX300.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX300 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent TG-6 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography features
Sony HX300 Portrait photography features
40
has manual focus
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
42
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-6
Street photography with Sony HX300
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (253 grams)
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors (623g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Sports photography details
Sony HX300 Sports photography details
47
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
55
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Travel photography details
Sony HX300 Travel photography details
68
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
weather sealing
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (253 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
54
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (623 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography information
Sony HX300 Landscape photography information
57
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery life (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
48
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Vlogging information
Sony HX300 Vlogging information
34
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
heavier than competition in class (253 grams)
25
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (623 grams)
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Sony HX300
 Olympus Tough TG-6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2019-05-22 2013-02-20
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
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
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 gr (0.56 lb) 623 gr (1.37 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" 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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $449 $339