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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony S980

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony S980 Key Specs

Olympus TG-6
(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
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-5
Sony S980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released February 2009
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony S980 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus TG-6 versus Sony S980, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the S980 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-6 was brought out 10 years later than the S980 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the TG-6 scores versus the S980 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Sony S980

 TG-6 S980 
ReleasedMay 2019February 2009More recent by 125 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Olympus TG-6

 S980 TG-6 

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Sony S980

 TG-6 S980 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-6 comes with external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Sony S980 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-6 versus Sony S980 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-6 vs the S980.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony S980 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and S980 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony S980 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and S980.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you should always consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent TG-6 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony S980 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony S980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography highlights
Sony S980 Portrait photography highlights
40
you can focus manually
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-6
Street photography with Sony S980
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (253g)
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-6
Sports photography with Sony S980
47
high frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Travel photography factors
Sony S980 Travel photography factors
68
good battery (340 CIPA)
environment proofing
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others in class (253g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography information
Sony S980 Landscape photography information
57
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
27
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S980 as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
heavier than others in class (253g)
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony S980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Sony S980
 Olympus Tough TG-6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2019-05-22 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 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, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 253 gr (0.56 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B -
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, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $449 $300