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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony RX10 III

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III front
Portability
53
Imaging
52
Features
77
Overall
62

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony RX10 III 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
  • Released May 2019
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-5
Sony RX10 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1051g - 133 x 94 x 127mm
  • Launched March 2016
  • Older Model is Sony RX10 II
  • Replacement is Sony RX10 IV
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony RX10 III Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Olympus TG-6 vs Sony RX10 III, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and RX10 III (20MP) and the TG-6 (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") come with totally different sensor size.

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The TG-6 was announced 3 years later than the RX10 III and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TG-6 matches up against the RX10 III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Sony RX10 III

 TG-6 RX10 III 
LaunchedMay 2019March 2016Fresher by 39 months

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Olympus TG-6

 RX10 III TG-6 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k1040kSharper display (+189k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Sony RX10 III

 TG-6 RX10 III 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony RX10 III Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-6 has got exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony RX10 III has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") having a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-6 vs Sony RX10 III in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-6 and the RX10 III.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony RX10 III size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and RX10 III is 90 and 53 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony RX10 III top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony RX10 III Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and RX10 III.

To sum up, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-6 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX10 III will show extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer TG-6 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony RX10 III sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony RX10 III Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony RX10 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography factors
Sony RX10 III Portrait photography factors
40
has manual focus
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
71
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-6
Street photography with Sony RX10 III
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (253 grams)
64
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
environment proofing
more heavy than competitors (1,051 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Sports photography details
Sony RX10 III Sports photography details
47
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
70
long zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (420 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX10 III as a Travel photography camera
68
better than average battery life (340 shots)
environment proof
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average (253 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
55
better than average battery pack (420 shots)
environment proofing
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (1,051g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX10 III as a Landscape photography camera
57
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
63
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (420 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Vlogging features
Sony RX10 III Vlogging features
34
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than average (253 grams)
28
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone support
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors (1,051 grams)
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony RX10 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Sony RX10 III
 Olympus Tough TG-6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
Class Waterproof Large Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-05-22 2016-03-29
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-600mm (25.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.4-4.0
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 20.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 253 grams (0.56 pounds) 1051 grams (2.32 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 133 x 94 x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 472
Other
Battery life 340 shots 420 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $449 $1,398