Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W220

Following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W220, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was announced 10 years after the W220 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TG-6 matches up against the W220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-6 Gallery & Sony W220 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-6 features physical measurements 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 W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W220 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-6 compared to the W220.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and W220 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The picture here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and W220.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you will want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer TG-6 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.