Olympus TG-6 vs Sony RX100 VA

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-6 versus Sony RX100 VA, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the TG-6 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-6 was revealed 11 months later than the RX100 VA and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TG-6 scores versus the RX100 VA with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-6 provides 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) whilst the Sony RX100 VA has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-6 vs the RX100 VA.

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

Normally, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The graphic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-6 and RX100 VA.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-6 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony RX100 VA will give greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger TG-6 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.