Olympus TG-6 vs Sony WX30

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus TG-6 and Sony WX30, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was unveiled 7 years after the WX30 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-6 grades vs the WX30 when considering 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-WX30. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-6 provides 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) while the Sony WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-6 and Sony WX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-6 versus the WX30.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and WX30 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-6 and WX30.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX30 to show more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher TG-6 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.