Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W530
90 Imaging
39 Features
54 Overall
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37 Features
21 Overall
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W530 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Launched May 2019
- Replaced the Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011
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Following is a extended analysis of the Olympus TG-6 and Sony W530, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe TG-6 was released 8 years after the W530 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TG-6 matches up vs the W530 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W530 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-6 Gallery & Sony W530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Sony W530
| TG-6 | W530 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | May 2019 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 102 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Olympus TG-6
| W530 | TG-6 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Sony W530
| TG-6 | W530 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-6 features outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has proportions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-6 vs the W530.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and W530 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-6 and W530.
As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony W530 to render more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern TG-6 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W530 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 |
| Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2019-05-22 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic VIII | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 20.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.50 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 |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | 253 grams (0.56 lbs) | 113 grams (0.25 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
| 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 images | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-92B | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $449 | $269 |