Olympus TG-6 vs Sony S2100
90 Imaging
39 Features
54 Overall
45
93 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Released May 2019
- Superseded the Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Introduced January 2010
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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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-6 vs Sony S2100 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Sony S2100
| TG-6 | S2100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | May 2019 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 115 months |
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Olympus TG-6
| S2100 | TG-6 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Sony S2100
| TG-6 | S2100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2019-05-22 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic VIII | Bionz |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 20.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Built-in | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 253 gr (0.56 pounds) | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 340 shots | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-92B | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $449 | $0 |