Olympus TG-6 vs Sony T99

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-6 and Sony T99, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the T99 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was announced 9 years after the T99 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TG-6 grades vs the T99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-6 provides physical measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony T99 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-6 and Sony T99 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-6 and the T99.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and T99 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and T99.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony T99 to show greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent TG-6 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.