Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W570
90 Imaging
39 Features
54 Overall
45
96 Imaging
39 Features
25 Overall
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W570 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
- Revealed May 2019
- Succeeded the Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W570 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Olympus TG-6 and Sony W570, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and W570 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-6 was manufactured 8 years later than the W570 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the TG-6 scores versus the W570 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W570 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Sony W570
TG-6 | W570 | |||
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Revealed | May 2019 | January 2011 | Fresher by 102 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Olympus TG-6
W570 | TG-6 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Sony W570
TG-6 | W570 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-6 has got external dimensions 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 W570 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-6 and Sony W570 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-6 and the W570.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and W570 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-6 and W570.
As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony W570 to result in more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The younger TG-6 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W570 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 |
Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2019-05-22 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 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 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 20.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.70 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 253 gr (0.56 pounds) | 116 gr (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-92B | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | 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 |
Retail price | $449 | $159 |