Olympus TG-6 vs Sony WX10

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-6 versus Sony WX10, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was launched 8 years after the WX10 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TG-6 matches up versus the WX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-6 features outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has proportions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-6 versus Sony WX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-6 against the WX10.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and WX10 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and WX10.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX10 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger TG-6 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.