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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W620

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Olympus TG-6
(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
  • Announced May 2019
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-5
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W620 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Olympus TG-6 versus Sony W620, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was introduced 7 years after the W620 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-6 matches up vs the W620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Sony W620

 TG-6 W620 
AnnouncedMay 2019January 2012More modern by 90 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Olympus TG-6

 W620 TG-6 

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Sony W620

 TG-6 W620 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-6 has outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Sony W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-6 versus Sony W620 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-6 against the W620.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and W620 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-6 and W620.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony W620 to provide extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher TG-6 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-6
Portrait photography with Sony W620
40
you can focus manually
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Street photography camera
Sony W620 as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (253g)
56
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Sports photography highlights
Sony W620 Sports photography highlights
47
high max fps (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery pack (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
32
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Travel photography factors
Sony W620 Travel photography factors
68
great battery pack (340 shots)
weather proofing
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (253g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W620 as a Landscape photography camera
57
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Vlogging info
Sony W620 Vlogging info
34
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (253 grams)
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Sony W620
 Olympus Tough TG-6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-05-22 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.00 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 253g (0.56 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 220 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B NP-BN
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, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $449 $102