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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony WX5

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony WX5 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
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-5
Sony WX5
(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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Olympus TG-6 vs Sony WX5 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Sony WX5

 TG-6 WX5 
AnnouncedMay 2019July 2010Newer by 108 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k461kClearer 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 typeFixed 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.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and WX5 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX5 Portrait photography highlights
40
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")
21
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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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Street photography advice
Sony WX5 Street photography advice
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (253g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Sports photography features
Sony WX5 Sports photography features
47
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
34
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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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Travel photography camera
68
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
58
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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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography features
Sony WX5 Landscape photography features
57
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")
37
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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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Vlogging factors
Sony WX5 Vlogging factors
34
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)
32
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

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Sony WX5
 Olympus Tough TG-6Sony 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