Olympus TG-6 vs Sony WX10
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Older Model is Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Launched January 2011
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony WX10 Overview
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony WX10 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Sony WX10
TG-6 | WX10 | |||
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Launched | May 2019 | January 2011 | More modern by 102 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Olympus TG-6
WX10 | TG-6 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Sony WX10
TG-6 | WX10 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
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.
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2019-05-22 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VIII | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.8 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 20.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 7.10 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 253 grams (0.56 lb) | 161 grams (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
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 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-92B | NP-BG1 |
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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $449 | $200 |