Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W550
90 Imaging
39 Features
54 Overall
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96 Imaging
37 Features
28 Overall
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W550 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
- Released May 2019
- Succeeded the Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Revealed July 2011
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In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-6 and Sony W550, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the W550 (14MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe TG-6 was introduced 7 years later than the W550 and that is a fairly serious gap 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 W550 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TG-6 matches up against the W550 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Sony W550
| TG-6 | W550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | May 2019 |  | July 2011 | Fresher by 96 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Olympus TG-6
| W550 | TG-6 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Sony W550
| TG-6 | W550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-6 has exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony W550 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-6 versus the W550.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and W550 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-6 and W550.
Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W550 to provide greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger TG-6 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W550 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
| Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2019-05-22 | 2011-07-24 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| 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 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | - | 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 rate | 20.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.80 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, 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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 253 gr (0.56 pounds) | 110 gr (0.24 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 shots | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-92B | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| 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 |
| Card slots | Single | - |
| Launch pricing | $449 | $119 |