Olympus TG-6 vs Sony S930
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Old Model is Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 320 x 240 video
- 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
- 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2009
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Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus TG-6 versus Sony S930, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe TG-6 was revealed 10 years later than the S930 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TG-6 matches up against the S930 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Sony S930
| TG-6 | S930 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | May 2019 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 127 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 112k | Clearer display (+928k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Olympus TG-6
| S930 | TG-6 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Sony S930
| TG-6 | S930 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-6 comes with external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-6 and the S930.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and S930 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and S930.
To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-6 to provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent TG-6 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony S930 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2019-05-22 | 2009-01-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic VIII | - |
| 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 | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.9-5.4 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.4 inches |
| Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 112k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 1/8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 20.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 320x240 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | Built-in | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 253g (0.56 lb) | 167g (0.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 pictures | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-92B | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $449 | $219 |