Olympus TG-6 vs Sony RX100 III

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-6 versus Sony RX100 III, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and RX100 III (20MP) and the TG-6 (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-6 was brought out 5 years after the RX100 III which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TG-6 grades versus the RX100 III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. 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) whilst the Sony RX100 III has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-6 versus Sony RX100 III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-6 and the RX100 III.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and RX100 III is 90 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-6 and RX100 III.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-6 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 III will render extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern TG-6 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.