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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W510

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W510 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
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-5
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W510 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-6 and Sony W510, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was revealed 8 years after the W510 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TG-6 scores versus the W510 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Sony W510

 TG-6 W510 
RevealedMay 2019January 2011More modern by 102 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Olympus TG-6

 W510 TG-6 

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Sony W510

 TG-6 W510 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-6 features physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Sony W510 has dimensions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-6 and Sony W510 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-6 against the W510.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and W510 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-6 and W510.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images although you should always consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern TG-6 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W510 as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Street photography camera
Sony W510 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (253g)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W510 as a Sports photography camera
47
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-6
Travel photography with Sony W510
68
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
environment proofing
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average in class (253g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W510 Landscape photography highlights
57
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery life (340 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
32
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W510 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (253g)
29
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Sony W510
 Olympus Tough TG-6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2019-05-22 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII BIONZ
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 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 2.30 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 253 grams (0.56 pounds) 119 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $449 $99