Olympus TG-6 vs Sony TX1
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![Olympus Tough TG-6 front Olympus Tough TG-6 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Tough-TG-6/Olympus-TG-6-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX1/Sony-TX1-front.jpg)
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony TX1 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
- Announced May 2019
- Previous Model is Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Released August 2009
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony TX1 Overview
The following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus TG-6 vs Sony TX1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is very well matched but the TG-6 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor sizes.
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The TG-6 was introduced 9 years after the TX1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-6 scores against the TX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony TX1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Sony TX1
TG-6 | TX1 | |||
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Released | May 2019 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 120 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Olympus TG-6
TX1 | TG-6 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Sony TX1
TG-6 | TX1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-6 provides outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-6 vs Sony TX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the TG-6 vs the TX1.
![Olympus TG-6 vs Sony TX1 size comparison Olympus TG-6 vs Sony TX1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-6-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX1-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and TX1 is 90 and 96 respectively.
![Olympus TG-6 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison Olympus TG-6 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-6-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-6 and TX1.
As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-6 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus TG-6 will give you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent TG-6 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
![Olympus TG-6 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison Olympus TG-6 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-6-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus TG-6 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus TG-6 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-6-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2019-05-22 | 2009-08-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VIII | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 8cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1250 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 20.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.00 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, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 253g (0.56 lbs) | 142g (0.31 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $449 | $350 |