Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W290
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39 Features
54 Overall
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W290 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
- Announced May 2019
- Succeeded the Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
- Introduced February 2009
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The following is a complete review of the Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W290, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the W290 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TG-6 was released 10 years after the W290 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TG-6 grades against the W290 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Sony W290
| TG-6 | W290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | May 2019 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 125 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Olympus TG-6
| W290 | TG-6 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Sony W290
| TG-6 | W290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither includes Touch display |
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-6 features outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Sony W290 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-6 versus the W290.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and W290 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The pic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and W290.
Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you should really factor the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher TG-6 should have an edge in sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W290 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2019-05-22 | 2009-02-17 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 20.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 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 |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| 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 pounds) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| 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 images | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-92B | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $449 | $230 |