Olympus TG-6 vs Sony TX10
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony TX10 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
- Revealed May 2019
- Earlier Model is Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Introduced August 2011

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony TX10 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Olympus TG-6 versus Sony TX10, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and TX10 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The TG-6 was brought out 7 years later than the TX10 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the TG-6 matches up versus the TX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony TX10 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Sony TX10
TG-6 | TX10 | |||
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Introduced | May 2019 | ![]() | August 2011 | More recent by 95 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper screen (+119k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Olympus TG-6
TX10 | TG-6 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Sony TX10
TG-6 | TX10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-6 offers external dimensions 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 TX10 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-6 versus Sony TX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the TG-6 versus the TX10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and TX10 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-6 and TX10.
Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony TX10 to give more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern TG-6 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony TX10 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 |
Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2019-05-22 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VIII | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 20.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 253 gr (0.56 pounds) | 133 gr (0.29 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-92B | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $449 | $309 |