- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 12.0 megapixels
- 25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Olympus TG-5
TG-5 vs TG-6 |
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Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | sd Quattro H | TG-6 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Compact |
Currently Manufactured: | Yes | Yes |
Retail Price: | $1200.00 | $449.99 |
Street Price: | $1,199.00 | $449.50 |
Date Available: | 2017-01-15 | 2019-06-30 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: | 22.4 oz (635 g) |
8.9 oz
(253 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
5.8 x
3.7 x
3.6 in. (147 x 95 x 91 mm) |
4.4 x
2.6 x
1.3 in. (113 x 66 x 32 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | Yes |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | 50.00 feet (15 meters) |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Foveon X3 Quattro | BSI CMOS |
Effective Megapixels: | 25.6 | 12.0 |
Sensor Format: | APS-H | 1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: | 476.14mm2 (26.60mm x 17.90mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.30 microns | 1.54 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.3x | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: | Full Color | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Not needed | Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | Yes | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | ||
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
6192 x 4128
(25.6 MP,
3:2), 5504 x 4128 (22.7 MP, 4:3), 6192 x 3480 (21.5 MP, 16:9), 4128 x 4128 (17.0 MP, 1:1), 5152 x 4128 (21.3 MP, 5:4), 6192 x 2648 (16.4 MP, Other), 8768 x 5840 (51.2 MP, 3:2), 7792 x 5840 (45.5 MP, 4:3), 8768 x 4928 (43.2 MP, 16:9), 5840 x 5840 (34.1 MP, 1:1), 8768 x 3752 (32.9 MP, Other), 7296 x 5840 (42.6 MP, 5:4) |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2668 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2250 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 3000 x 3000 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 3200 x 2400 (7.7 MP, 4:3), 3216 x 2144 (6.9 MP, 3:2), 3200 x 1800 (5.8 MP, 16:9), 2400 x 2400 (5.8 MP, 1:1), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 852 (1.1 MP, 3:2), 1280 x 720 (0.9 MP, 16:9), 960 x 960 (0.9 MP, 1:1) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), Lossless compressed 14-bit X3F or Uncompressed 12-bit DNG, RAW(X3F)+JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (12-bit lossless compression), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | n/a | 20.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | No | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
3840x2160 (30p/25p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p) 1280x720 (30p/25p) 1920x1080 (120p) 1280x720 (240p) 640x360 (480p) |
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Movie File Format: | MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264) with stereo sound | |
Composite Video Out: | No | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | n/a |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Sigma SA bayonet | n/a |
Lens: | n/a | Olympus Lens, 9 lenses in 7 groups, with dual aspheric elements and 2 ED elements |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 25 - 100mm | |
Focal Length (actual): | 4.5 - 18mm | |
Zoom Ratio: | 4.00x | |
Aperture Range: | f/2.0/2.8/8.0 (wide) / f/4.9/6.3/18 (tele); 2-step aperture + ND filter | |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
10 cm to Infinity 3.9 in to Infinity |
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Macro Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity |
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Filter Thread: | n/a | 40.5mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | via converter adapter |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | |
Digital Zoom Values: | 2x Digital Converter; 1x, 2x, 4x in Microscope Mode | |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Hybrid Phase/Contrast Detect AF: 9 points select mode, Free move mode (It is possible to change the size of Focus Frame to Spot, Regular and Large), Face Detection AF Mode | 25-point Contrast Detection: Face Detect AF, iES, Spot AF, AF Tracking, AF Target Selection |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD | No / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | EVF: 2,360K-dot LCD, 100% coverage, 0.96x magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter | |
Focus Peaking: | Yes | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | 2,360,000 dots | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.74x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.96x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 1,620,000 dots | 1,040,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | No | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100-6400 in 1/3 EV steps; Auto has programmable High/Low limits | Auto (100 - 1600 with customizable upper limit from 100 to 12800), 100 - 12800 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Auto (Lighting Source Priority), Daylight, Shade, Overcast, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Color Temperature, Flash, Custom 1/2/3 | Auto, Sunny, Shadow, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Underwater (Shallow, Mid-range, Deep), One-touch (4), Custom (Kelvin setting) |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/2000 - 4 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Evaluative, center-weighted average, spot | Digital ESP Metering, Spot Metering |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | No |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | No |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Color modes: Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Portrait, Landscape, Cinema, Sunset Red, Forest Green, FOV Classic Blue, FOV Classic Yellow, Monochrome | 2 Custom Settings, Underwater (Snapshot, Wide, Macro, Microscope, HDR), Microscope Mode (Microscope, Focus Stacking, Focus Bracket, Microscope Control), Scene Modes (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Portrait +Landscape, Hand-held Starlight, Nightscape, Portrait + Nightscape, Children, Sport, Candlelight, Sunset, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Panorama, Live Composite, Backlight HDR); Art Filters (Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Cross Process, Gentle Sepia, Dramatic Tone, Key Line, Watercolor, Vintage, Partial Color, Bleach Bypass, Instant Film), Time Lapse Movie |
Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2, 12, custom seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | No | Yes |
Flash Modes: | n/a | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill-in, Manual (1/1 (FULL) - 1/64), Flash Off, Remote Control, LED On |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | n/a | ISO 1600: 7.9m / 25.9 ft at wide angle, 3.1m / 10.2 ft at full telephoto |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe, PC Socket | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | Full TTL exposure |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | Lossless compressed 14-bit X3F or Uncompressed 12-bit DNG, RAW(X3F)+JPEG | RAW (12-bit lossless compression), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264) with stereo sound | |
Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | Yes |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 3.0 Super Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional wired (Cable Release Switch CR-3) | Via Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): | Mini (Type-C) HDMI | Micro-B USB 2.0, Micro HDMI (Type D) |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.38 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.38 | |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 20.0 | |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 27 | |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.4 | 20.0 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 8 | 18 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 20.0 | |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 15 | |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.15 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.18 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.081 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.29 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.043 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | 0.9 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.6 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.7 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 340 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | 50 minutes | |
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary BP-61 | Proprietary LI-92B |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary BP-61 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary LI-92B Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | No |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | Yes |
Software | ||
Included Software: | SIGMA Photo Pro Download | |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Available in red or black. |