Olympus TG-6 vs Sony HX9V

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus TG-6 versus Sony HX9V, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was revealed 7 years later than the HX9V and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the TG-6 matches up against the HX9V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-6 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-6 has outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-6 versus Sony HX9V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-6 compared to the HX9V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and HX9V is 90 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-6 and HX9V.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX9V to offer you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger TG-6 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.