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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W220

Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
54 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
17 Overall
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W220 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
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-5
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W220 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Sony W220

		

		

			
 TG-6 W220 
ReleasedMay 2019January 2009More modern by 127 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Olympus TG-6

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Sony W220

		

		

			
 TG-6 W220 
Manual focus  Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W220 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and W220 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
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.
	
			Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography factors
Sony W220 Portrait photography factors
40
 focusing manually
 includes face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
27
 manual focus
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-6 Street photography highlights
Sony W220 Street photography highlights
65
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment proof
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition in class (253 grams)
56
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography factors
Sony W220 Sports photography factors
47
 max fps high (20.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes tracking focus
 environment proof
 good battery life (340 CIPA)
 no shutter priority
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
25
 image stabilization (Optical)
 max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-6
Travel photography with Sony W220
68
 good battery life (340 CIPA)
 environment proof
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than competition in class (253g)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
51
 built-in flash
 missing Timelapse mode
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography advice
Sony W220 Landscape photography advice
57
 focusing manually
 relatively wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment proof
 good battery life (340 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 manual mode not possible
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
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 manual focus
 image stabilization (Optical)
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual mode
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-6 Vlogging information
Sony W220 Vlogging information
34
 relatively wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect autofocus
 high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of microphone socket
 more heavy than competition in class (253 grams)
25
 image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
 missing external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W220 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Sony W220
 Olympus Tough TG-6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2019-05-22 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
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
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance - 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 253 gr (0.56 pounds) 147 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 95 x 57 x 22mm (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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $449 $160