Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 vs Olympus Tough TG-6

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      Specifications

      General Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Olympus Tough TG-6
      BrandSonyOlympus
      ModelCyber-shot DSC-WX300Tough TG-6
      Predecessor ModelOlympus Tough TG-5
      Successor ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 OM System Tough TG-7
      MSRP$329$449/£449
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels21.1 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels18.2 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 3,200100 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 12,800
      Photo Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Olympus Tough TG-6
      ProcessorTruePic VIII
      Max Image Resolution4896 x 36724000 x 3000
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuper fine, fine, normal
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Custom, Underwater
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Face Detection
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points25
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Focal Length4.5 - 18 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range25 - 500 mm25 - 100 mm
      Optical Zoom20x4x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.5 - 6.5f/2.0 - 4.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm10 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Image Stabilization Compensation2.5 stops
      Screen Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution460k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Min Shutter Speed4 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1600 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps20.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 20 fps at 12 MP for up to 14 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 10 fps at 12 MP for up to 14 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 5 fps at 12 MP for up to 49 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Auto/Red-Eye Reduction
      Flash On
      Off
      Red-Eye Reduction
      Slow Sync
      Auto
      Red Eye Reduction
      Slow sync. (1st curtain)
      Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain)
      Fill- in
      Manual
      Flash Off
      Flash Range4.30 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Internal Recording ModesMOV
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 25/29.97 fps [102 Mb/s]
      1920 x 1080p at 25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [18 to 52 Mb/s]
      1280 x 720 at 25/29.97 fps [18 to 52 Mb/s]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsAVCHDMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      Unlimited Video Recording
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Audio I/ONo
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Dimensions96 x 55 x 25 mm (3.78 x 2.17 x 0.98")113 x 66 x 32 mm (4.45 x 2.6 x 1.26")
      Weight (inc. batteries)166 g (0.37 lb / 5.86 oz)253 g (0.56 lb / 8.92 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.1 x 5 x 2"7.6 x 5.8 x 2.8"
      Package Weight1.75 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Battery PackNP-BX1LI-92B
      Battery Life340 shots
      Internal Storage0
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support)
      Other Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Self Timer
      Orientation Sensor


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