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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony QX10

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs

Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2019
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-5
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Released September 2013
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony QX10 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Olympus TG-6 versus Sony QX10, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Lens-style by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and QX10 (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was released 5 years after the QX10 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TG-6 grades against the QX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Sony QX10

 TG-6 QX10 
ReleasedMay 2019September 2013Newer by 70 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution1040k0kClearer screen (+1040k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Olympus TG-6

 QX10 TG-6 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Sony QX10

 TG-6 QX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-6 features physical 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 QX10 has sizing of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-6 vs the QX10.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and QX10 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-6 and QX10.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony QX10 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher TG-6 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography features
Sony QX10 Portrait photography features
40
has manual focus
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
36
good resolution (18 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-6
Street photography with Sony QX10
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (253g)
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than average in class (105g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-6
Sports photography with Sony QX10
47
high fps (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Travel photography details
Sony QX10 Travel photography details
68
great battery (340 shots)
environment proofing
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (253g)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
69
lighter than average in class (105g)
features focus by touch
good resolution (18MP)
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery (220 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography details
Sony QX10 Landscape photography details
57
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
38
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small ( inch)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery (220 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Vlogging highlights
Sony QX10 Vlogging highlights
34
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (253 grams)
34
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (105 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1440 x 1080 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Sony QX10
 Olympus Tough TG-6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Category Waterproof Lens-style
Launched 2019-05-22 2013-09-04
Physical type Compact Lens-style
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
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 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches -
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off None
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1440x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 253 gr (0.56 lb) 105 gr (0.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 220 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B NP-BN,
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots One One
Retail cost $449 $250