Olympus TG-6 vs Sony WX5
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
54 Overall
45
90 Imaging
39 Features
54 Overall
45
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
32
95 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
32
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
(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
- Succeeded the Olympus TG-5
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Announced July 2010
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In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-6 and Sony WX5, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe TG-6 was brought out 9 years after the WX5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TG-6 scores against the WX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-6 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Sony WX5
| TG-6 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | May 2019 |  | July 2010 | Newer by 108 months |
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 461k | Clearer display (+579k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Olympus TG-6
| WX5 | TG-6 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Sony WX5
| TG-6 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither features Touch display |
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-6 enjoys outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-6 and the WX5.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and WX5 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-6 and WX5.
As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of images however you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer TG-6 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus TG-6 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX5 Portrait photography highlights
has manual focus
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (253g)
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sony WX5 Sports photography features
high max fps (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Sony WX5 as a Travel photography camera
good battery pack (340 per charge)
weather proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (253g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography features
Sony WX5 Landscape photography features
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
weather proof
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Olympus TG-6 Vlogging factors
Sony WX5 Vlogging factors
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition (253g)
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2019-05-22 | 2010-07-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.8 inch |
| Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 461k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 20.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 253g (0.56 lbs) | 146g (0.32 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 images | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-92B | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $449 | $250 |