Olympus TG-6 vs Sony RX100 II
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs
(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
- Announced May 2019
- Earlier Model is Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
- Released June 2013
- Replaced the Sony RX100
- Replacement is Sony RX100 III
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In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-6 versus Sony RX100 II, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the TG-6 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") feature totally different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-6 was launched 5 years later than the RX100 II and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TG-6 grades against the RX100 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-6 vs Sony RX100 II Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-6 Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Sony RX100 II
| TG-6 | RX100 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | May 2019 |  | June 2013 | Fresher by 72 months |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Olympus TG-6
| RX100 II | TG-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 1040k | Crisper display (+189k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Sony RX100 II
| TG-6 | RX100 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-6 has physical 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) whilst the Sony RX100 II has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-6 versus Sony RX100 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-6 compared to the RX100 II.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and RX100 II is 90 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The graphic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-6 and RX100 II.
To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-6 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX100 II will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent TG-6 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II |
| Type | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2019-05-22 | 2013-06-27 |
| Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic VIII | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
| RAW support | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/1.8-4.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 1,229k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | - | Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 20.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) |
| Flash options | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 253 grams (0.56 lbs) | 281 grams (0.62 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 67 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 483 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 340 shots | 350 shots |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-92B | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)) |
| Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $449 | $598 |
