Olympus TG-6 vs Sony RX100

In this article, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-6 versus Sony RX100, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the TG-6 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-6 was unveiled 6 years later than the RX100 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TG-6 matches up vs the RX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-6 features outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Sony RX100 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-6 versus Sony RX100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-6 and the RX100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and RX100 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and RX100.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-6 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 will render extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern TG-6 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.