Olympus TG-6 vs Sony WX1
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony WX1 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
- Revealed May 2019
- Earlier Model is Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Revealed August 2009
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The following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus TG-6 vs Sony WX1, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the TG-6 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe TG-6 was manufactured 9 years after the WX1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TG-6 grades versus the WX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-6 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Sony WX1
| TG-6 | WX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | May 2019 |  | August 2009 | Newer by 120 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Olympus TG-6
| WX1 | TG-6 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Sony WX1
| TG-6 | WX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-6 features 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) and the Sony WX1 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-6 against the WX1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and WX1 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The image below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-6 and WX1.
All in all, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-6 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus TG-6 will produce extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger TG-6 will have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony WX1 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
| Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2019-05-22 | 2009-08-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic VIII | Bionz |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 20.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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 file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| 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 | 253g (0.56 lb) | 149g (0.33 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-92B | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $449 | $149 |