Olympus TG-6 vs Sony WX30
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony WX30 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
- Introduced May 2019
- Replaced the Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed July 2011
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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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
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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.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Sony WX30
| TG-6 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | May 2019 |  | July 2011 | More modern by 96 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 922k | Crisper display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Olympus TG-6
| WX30 | TG-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Sony WX30
| TG-6 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
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).
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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.
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2019-05-22 | 2011-07-25 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic VIII | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 20.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.70 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 |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 253g (0.56 lbs) | 117g (0.26 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 340 images | 250 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-92B | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $449 | $259 |
