Olympus TG-6 vs Sony WX50

Here is a detailed analysis of the Olympus TG-6 and Sony WX50, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and WX50 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was brought out 7 years later than the WX50 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TG-6 matches up vs the WX50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-6 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about 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") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony WX50 has sizing 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-6 versus the WX50.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and WX50 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The visual underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-6 and WX50.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX50 to render greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The newer TG-6 provides a benefit in sensor technology.