Olympus TG-6 vs Sony RX1R II

Below, we are comparing the Olympus TG-6 versus Sony RX1R II, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the TG-6 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) use different sensor sizing.

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The TG-6 was released 3 years later than the RX1R II and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TG-6 grades vs the RX1R II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-6 offers outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Sony RX1R II has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-6 versus Sony RX1R II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-6 against the RX1R II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and RX1R II is 90 and 78 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The graphic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and RX1R II.

Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-6 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony RX1R II will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The younger TG-6 provides an edge in sensor innovation.