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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony WX350

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Olympus TG-6
(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
  • Introduced May 2019
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-5
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Old Model is Sony WX300
  • Successor is Sony WX500
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-6 vs Sony WX350, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was revealed 5 years after the WX350 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the TG-6 scores versus the WX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Sony WX350

 TG-6 WX350 
ReleasedMay 2019February 2014More modern by 65 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Olympus TG-6

 WX350 TG-6 

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Sony WX350

 TG-6 WX350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-6 enjoys physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-6 against the WX350.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and WX350 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-6 and WX350.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX350 to produce greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent TG-6 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
37
good MP (18 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-6
Street photography with Sony WX350
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (253 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (164g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Sports photography info
Sony WX350 Sports photography info
47
high fps (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery (470 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-6
Travel photography with Sony WX350
68
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
environment proof
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (253 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
72
great battery (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition (164 grams)
good MP (18MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography details
Sony WX350 Landscape photography details
57
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
47
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
great battery (470 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-6
Vlogging with Sony WX350
34
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (253g)
35
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (164 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Sony WX350
 Olympus Tough TG-6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2019-05-22 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII -
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 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 253 grams (0.56 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 photos 470 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $449 $270