Olympus TG-6 vs Sony WX300

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-6 and Sony WX300, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was revealed 6 years later than the WX300 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-6 grades versus the WX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-6 provides outside dimensions 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 WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-6 and Sony WX300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the TG-6 vs the WX300.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and WX300 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-6 and WX300.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX300 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer TG-6 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.