Olympus TG-6 vs Sony W690

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-6 versus Sony W690, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was launched 7 years after the W690 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TG-6 scores versus the W690 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-6 comes with exterior 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) whilst the Sony W690 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-6 versus Sony W690 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-6 and the W690.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and W690 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-6 and W690.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W690 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent TG-6 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.