Sony S950 vs Olympus TG-6 Comparison

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Sony S950

10 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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12 MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Sony S950 vs Olympus TG-6 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Sony S950, which was introduced in February 2009 is a Small Sensor Compact camera with a 10.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Olympus TG-6, which was introduced in May 2019 is a Waterproof camera with a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. As you can see, S950 is 10 years older than TG-6. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Sony S950 and Olympus TG-6 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Sony S950 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2009-02-17

10MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor

ISO 80 - 3200

33-132 mm F3.3-5.2 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

2.7" Fixed Type Screen

1 fps continuous shooting

No Video Mode

167g. 93 x 56 x 24 mm

Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2019-05-22

12MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 12800

25-100 mm F2.0-4.9 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Type Screen

20.0 fps continuous shooting

4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

Built-in GPS

253g. 113 x 66 x 32 mm

Weather Sealed Body

Replaced Olympus Tough TG-5 Compare

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Sony S950 and Olympus TG-6 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 over Olympus Tough TG-6

Weight	167 g vs 253 g	86 g lighter
Focal Length - Tele	132mm vs 100mm	32 mm longer tele reach

Reasons to choose Olympus Tough TG-6 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950

Wireless Connection	Built-In vs None	Better connectivity
Live Composite Mode	Yes vs No	Excellent help for long-exposure photography
RAW Support	Yes vs No	Better image quality
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs No	very handy for portraits
Max Sensor Resolution	12 MP vs 10 MP	19% more pixels
Max ISO	12.800 vs 3.200	300% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points	25 vs 9	16 more focus points
LCD Screen Size	3" vs 2.7"	0.3 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution	1.040k dots vs 230k dots	351% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter	1/2000s vs 1/1600s	faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting	20.0fps vs 1.0fps	19 fps faster
Environmental Sealing	Yes vs No	shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs No	creative shooting
Focal Length - Wide	25mm vs 33mm	8 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	2.00 vs 3.30	faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele	4.90 vs 5.20	faster lens at tele
Max Video Resolution	3840 x 2160 vs None	Higher Resolution Video
Focus Bracketing	Yes vs No	Take multiple photos shifting focus point
Focus Stacking	Yes vs No	Stacks photos in-camera to maximize depth of field
Smartphone Remote	Yes vs No	Remote control your camera with a smartphone
UHS Card Support	UHS-I vs none	Read/Write in Ultra High Speeds

Common Strengths of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 and Olympus Tough TG-6

Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift vs Sensor-shift	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
Manual Focusing	Yes vs Yes	both have manual focusing modes

Common Weaknesses of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 and Olympus Tough TG-6

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe	No vs No	Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder	None vs None	No eye-level shooting option
Manual Exposure	No vs No	No manual exposure control
AE Bracketing	No vs No	Not good for multi-exposure HDR

Sony S950 vs Olympus TG-6: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Sony S950 and Olympus TG-6 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony S950 has external dimensions of 93 x 56 x 24 mm (3.66 x 2.2 x 0.94″) and weighs 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz) (including batteries). Olympus TG-6 has external dimensions of 113 x 66 x 32 mm (4.45 x 2.6 x 1.26″) and weighs 253 g (0.56 lb / 8.92 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Sony S950 and Olympus TG-6. Sony S950 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 20mm narrower, 10mm shorter and 8mm thinner than Olympus TG-6.

Comparison image of Sony S950 and Olympus TG-6 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Sony S950 and Olympus TG-6.

Comparison image of Sony S950 and Olympus TG-6 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sony S950 and Olympus TG-6.

Top View Comparison image of Sony S950 and Olympus TG-6 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sony S950 is significantly lighter (86g ) than the Olympus TG-6 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

S950

TG-6

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

S950

TG-6

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Olympus TG-6's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Sony S950's 2.7" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

Sony S950 vs Olympus TG-6: Sensor Comparison

Sony S950 has a 10.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Olympus TG-6 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features TruePic VIII processor.

Below you can see the S950 and TG-6 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Sony S950 and Olympus TG-6 Cameras

Sony S950 and Olympus TG-6 have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Sony S950 vs Olympus TG-6 Lens Specs Comparison

Sony S950 features a 33-132 mm F3.3-5.2 4× zoom lens whereas Olympus TG-6 features a 25-100 mm F2.0-4.9 4x zoom lens.

Olympus TG-6 has 8mm wider coverage than the Sony S950. At f2.00, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Sony S950 has 32mm longer reach than the Olympus TG-6. However, with a max aperture of f4.90, Olympus TG-6 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

S950

TG-6

Widest - Ricoh WG-M1

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

S950

TG-6

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

S950

TG-6

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

S950

TG-6

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Sony S950 and Olympus TG-6 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Sony S950 and Olympus TG-6 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Sony S950 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Olympus TG-6 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Sony S950 for Street Photography

GOOD

Olympus TG-6 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
33 mm - Not so Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.00
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Sony S950 for Sports Photography

POOR

Olympus TG-6 for Sports Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
132 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1600s
9 Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 20.0fps
Environmental Sealings
25 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
100 mm Tele Lens
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Sony S950 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Olympus TG-6 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Compact Body
167g
4.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
253g
Environmental Sealings
4.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3 sensor
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Sony S950 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Olympus TG-6 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Manual Focus Mode
33 mm - Not so Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Sony S950 vs Olympus TG-6: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Sony S950 and Olympus TG-6, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Sony S950 and Olympus TG-6 scores compare:

Sony S950

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #349 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #1007 out of 1225 in all Cameras

Olympus TG-6

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #10 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #300 out of 1225 in all Cameras

Olympus TG-6 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Sony S950 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Sony S950. Otherwise, Olympus TG-6 is the better camera overall.

Olympus TG-6 vs Sony S950 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950	Olympus Tough TG-6
Brand	Sony	Olympus
Announced	2009-02-17	2019-05-22
Body Type	Compact	Compact
Sensor
Type	CCD	BSI-CMOS
Size	1/2.3-inch	1/2.3-inch
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area	28.07mm²	28.07mm²
Megapixels	10 megapixels	12 megapixels
Max Resolution	4000 x 3000	4000 x 3000
Max Native Light sensitivity	3,200 ISO	12,800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	80 ISO	100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	9	25
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	33-132 mm (4×)	25-100 mm (4x)
Max Aperture	F3.3-5.2	F2.0-4.9
Macro Focus Range	10cm	1cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	2.7"	3"
Resolution	230k dots	1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/1600s	1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift	Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	3.50 m	n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	1.0 fps	20.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	None	3840 x 2160
Video Formats	Motion JPEG	MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	167g	253g
Dimensions	93 x 56 x 24mm	113 x 66 x 32mm
Battery Life	n/a	340 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	Built-in
DxO Sensor Scores
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