Olympus TG-6 vs Sony S2100

The following is a extended comparison of the Olympus TG-6 versus Sony S2100, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was brought out 9 years after the S2100 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-6 scores versus the S2100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-6 enjoys 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 S2100 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-6 versus Sony S2100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-6 against the S2100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and S2100 is 90 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-6 and S2100.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher TG-6 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.