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Predecessor: |
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Olympus TG-5
TG-5 vs TG-6
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Successor: |
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Model Number: |
A57 |
TG-6 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
SLR |
Compact |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$799.99 |
$449.99 |
Street Price: |
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$449.50 |
Date Available: |
2012-04-15 |
2019-06-30 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
29.2 oz
(828 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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8.9 oz
(253 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
5.2 x
3.8 x
3.2 in.
(132 x
98 x
81 mm)
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4.4 x
2.6 x
1.3 in.
(113 x
66 x
32 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
Yes |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
50.00 feet (15 meters)
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Sony |
BSI CMOS |
Effective Megapixels: |
16.1 |
12.0 |
Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: |
369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
4.82 microns |
1.54 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.5x |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
75 |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
23.4 |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
13.0 |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
785 |
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Image Resolution: |
4912 x 3264
(16.0 MP,
3:2), 4912 x 2760
(13.6 MP,
16:9), 3568 x 2368
(8.4 MP,
Other), 3568 x 2000
(7.1 MP,
16:9), 2448 x 1624
(4.0 MP,
Other), 2448 x 1376
(3.4 MP,
16:9), 12416 x 1856
(23.0 MP,
Other), 5536 x 2160
(12.0 MP,
Other), 8192 x 1856
(15.2 MP,
Other), 3872 x 2160
(8.4 MP,
Other), 7152 x 1080
(7.7 MP,
Other), 4912 x 1080
(5.3 MP,
Other), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9) |
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, MPO, RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (12-bit lossless compression), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
10.0 |
20.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p(PS)/60i(FX)/60i(FH)/24p(FX)/24p(FH))
1440x1080 (30p)
640x480 (30p)
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3840x2160 (30p/25p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p)
1280x720 (30p/25p)
1920x1080 (120p)
1280x720 (240p)
640x360 (480p)
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Movie File Format: |
AVCHD 2.0/MP4 (Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3)/MPEG-4 AAC-LC) |
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 |
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Lens Mount: |
Sony Alpha (Minolta A) |
n/a |
Lens: |
Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM |
Olympus Lens, 9 lenses in 7 groups, with dual aspheric elements and 2 ED elements |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
27 -
83mm
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25 -
100mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
18 -
55mm
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4.5 -
18mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
3.06x |
4.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 36 (T) |
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: |
25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
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10 cm to Infinity
3.9 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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1 cm to Infinity
0.4 in to Infinity
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Filter Thread: |
55.0mm |
40.5mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
via converter adapter |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 2x Precision, Up to 2x Clear Image Zoom, 1.4x (8.4MP) or 2.0x (4MP) Smart Zoom |
2x Digital Converter; 1x, 2x, 4x in Microscope Mode |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Phase Detection: 15 points (3 points cross type); Wide (auto, 15 points), Zone, Spot, Local; Enhanced Object Tracking |
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: |
EVF / LCD
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No / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
EVF type; 1.1cm (0.43") 1.44M/1.25M-dot LCD (480K/418K-dot time-multiplexed RGB), 100% coverage, 1.04x/0.97x magnification, 23.1/25.2mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter |
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Focus Peaking: |
Yes |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.69x |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
1.04x |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
921,600 dots
(307,200 px)
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1,040,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
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No |
Selfie Screen: |
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No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
13.6x |
10.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
16000 |
12800 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto (100-3200), 100 - 16000; (Multi-frame NR mode up to ISO 25600) |
Auto (100 - 1600 with customizable upper limit from 100 to 12800), 100 - 12800 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (4), Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500-9900K with 15-step Magenta/Green compensation) |
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: |
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, 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: |
Portrait, SportsAction, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night scene, Hand-held Twilight (6 shot layering), Night Portrait; Sweep Panorama, 3D Sweep Panorama, Auto Portrait Framing, Picture Effect (Posterization (Color, B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R,G,B,Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera, Soft High-key, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature), Dynamic Range Optimizer (Off/Auto/Level), |
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): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Off, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Wireless, High-Speed sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
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): |
10.0 m /
32.8 ft.
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n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
Lens dependent |
ISO 1600: 7.9m / 25.9 ft at wide angle, 3.1m / 10.2 ft at full telephoto |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/160 |
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Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot shoe |
n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Full TTL exposure |
Usable Memory Types: |
MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
RAW (12-bit lossless compression), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
AVCHD 2.0/MP4 (Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3)/MPEG-4 AAC-LC) |
MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264) with stereo sound |
Included Memory: |
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No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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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 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional Wireless or Wired |
Via Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): |
Type-C Mini HDMI (BRAVIA Sync, PhotoTV HD); Wired Remote Terminal, 3.5mm External Stereo Micophone Jack, DC Input |
Micro-B USB 2.0, Micro HDMI (Type D) |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
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0.38 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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0.38 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
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No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
10.0 |
20.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
25 |
27 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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20.0 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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18 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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20.0 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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15 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
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0.15 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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0.18 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
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0.081 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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0.29 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
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0.043 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
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0.9 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
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0.6 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
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4.7 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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340 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
550 shots |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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50 minutes
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary |
Proprietary LI-92B |
Usable Battery Types: |
NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary LI-92B Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
No |
Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
Yes |
Included Software: |
Sony Software CD-ROM |
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OS Compatibility: |
Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7, Mac OS X (v.10.3 +) |
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Notes & Features: |
SteadyShot INSIDE Sensor-shift Image Stabilization (up to 4.5 EV correction), Full HD 1080p60 Video, Up to 12 fps Burst Mode (Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE), Enhanced Object Tracking AF, 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom, New Auto Portrait Framing, Tilting 921K-dot LCD, 1.44M-dot EVF. |
Available in red or black. |