Olympus TG-6 vs Sony WX9

The following is a extended overview of the Olympus TG-6 and Sony WX9, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and WX9 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was manufactured 8 years after the WX9 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TG-6 matches up against the WX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-6 enjoys outer measurements 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 WX9 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-6 and Sony WX9 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-6 versus the WX9.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and WX9 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-6 and WX9.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony WX9 to deliver more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger TG-6 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.