Olympus TG-6 vs Sony RX100 VII

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus TG-6 versus Sony RX100 VII, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the TG-6 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-6 was launched 2 months earlier than the RX100 VII and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-6 grades vs the RX100 VII in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-6 Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-6 features external 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) and the Sony RX100 VII has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-6 versus Sony RX100 VII in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-6 and the RX100 VII.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and RX100 VII is 90 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-6 and RX100 VII.

All in all, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-6 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony RX100 VII will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively.