Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W230
90 Imaging
39 Features
54 Overall
45
95 Imaging
35 Features
25 Overall
31
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W230 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
- Released May 2019
- Replaced the Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Announced February 2009
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Following is a thorough review of the Olympus TG-6 and Sony W230, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe TG-6 was unveiled 10 years after the W230 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TG-6 matches up vs the W230 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Sony W230
| TG-6 | W230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | May 2019 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 125 months |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Olympus TG-6
| W230 | TG-6 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Sony W230
| TG-6 | W230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-6 has 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) and the Sony W230 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-6 against the W230.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and W230 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-6 and W230.
Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of files although you might want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent TG-6 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W230 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2019-05-22 | 2009-02-17 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias 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 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.8-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 4cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 20.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 253g (0.56 lbs) | 156g (0.34 lbs) |
| Physical 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 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 images | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | 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 |
| Retail cost | $449 | $180 |