Olympus TG-6 vs Sony HX80

Here is a in depth comparison of the Olympus TG-6 vs Sony HX80, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was manufactured 3 years later than the HX80 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TG-6 matches up against the HX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-6 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-6 has exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-6 against the HX80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and HX80 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and HX80.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony HX80 to deliver more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger TG-6 will have an edge in sensor innovation.