Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W650
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W650 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
- Announced May 2019
- Superseded the Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W650 Overview
Here is a extended comparison of the Olympus TG-6 and Sony W650, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and W650 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe TG-6 was manufactured 7 years later than the W650 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the TG-6 grades vs the W650 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W650 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-6 Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Sony W650
TG-6 | W650 | |||
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Revealed | May 2019 | January 2012 | Fresher by 90 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Olympus TG-6
W650 | TG-6 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Sony W650
TG-6 | W650 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-6 enjoys exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-6 and Sony W650 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-6 against the W650.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and W650 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-6 and W650.
Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony W650 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher TG-6 will have an edge in sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W650 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface 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 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | 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 per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.70 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 | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 253 gr (0.56 lb) | 124 gr (0.27 lb) |
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 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 |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-92B | NP-BN |
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, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $449 | $140 |