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The promising specs that earned them significant popularity, but which one is the better action camera?
Here is a brief side-by-side comparison of both cameras’ specifications before we get into detail:
| GoPro HERO11 Black | Specifications | Olympus Tough TG-6 |
|---|---|---|
| $499.99 | MSRP | $379 |
| 27 MP – CMOS Sensor | Sensor | 12MP – 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor |
| 5.3K60 + 2.7K240, Wide FOV | Video Resolution | 4K (UHD) – 3840 x 2160 |
| HyperSmooth 5.0 Digital Stabilization | Image Stabilization | Electronic Image Stabilization |
| ISO 100-3200 (Photo), 100-6400 (Video) | ISO Rating | ISO 100 – 12800 |
| 2.27″ rear LCD touchscreen, front: LCD Live-View Monitor | Display | 3″ LCD rear display (non-touch sensitive) |
| 10m | Depth Rating (without Case) | 15m |
| Built-in | Flash Control | Built in, Wireless |
| 60fps continuous shooting | Continuous Drive | 20.0fps continuous shooting |
| Yes | Built-In WiFi | No |
| Yes | Built-In GPS | Yes |
| 130 minutes | Battery Life | 60 minutes |
| 71.8 x 50.8 x 33.6 mm | Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32 mm |
| 127 g | Weight | 253 grams |
Going beyond this table of key features and characteristics, what are the differences between the two cameras? Which one should you buy?
GoPro HERO11 Black
Adding a 27MP sensor and new key design and engineering features, GoPro upgrades its flagship action camera with more of everything with the rugged HERO11 Black, providing high-detail 5.3K60 video and 20MP photo capture alongside new collections of professional settings and practical functions.
Advantages of GoPro HERO 11 Black over Olympus TG-6
- Battery Life – longer battery life; lasts up to 70mins more than the Olympus TG-6
- Charging Time – shorter charging time by 60mins
- Weight – only weighs 127g; 126g lighter than the 253g Olympus TG-6
- Sensor – 27MP vs 12MP (but same size 1/2.3″)
- Video Resolution – Up to 5k video resolution
- Display – front Live-View monitor and rear touch-sensitive LCD screen
- Continuous Drive – 60.0fps vs 20.0fps; 40fps more than the Olympus TG-6
- Size – smaller and more compact for easier portability
Olympus Tough TG-6
The Olympus Tough TG-6 is built for adventure. Delivering performance that is waterproof to 15m, dustproof, shockproof, crushproof to 100kg, anti-fogging and freeze-proof to -10°C, this camera can endure all extreme environments you love exploring.
Advantages of Olympus TG-6 over GoPro over HERO11
- Live Composite Mode – great help and more effective in long-exposure photography
- Larger LCD Screen
- Focus Bracketing – able to take multiple points with shifting focal points
- Focus Stacking – stacks pictures in-camera to maximize depth of field
- Waterproof – sealed better and can be used for underwater photography up to 15m
- Geotagging – features an internal GPS to log localization data
- Focusing Distance – The TG-6 focuses from less than an Inch.
- Zoom – The TG-6 offers optical zoom with a moving lens whereas the Gopro lens is fixed.
Conclusion
While actually testing both cameras’ performance is the best way to know which one is better, the GoPro HERO11 Black is a clear winner when it comes to video and the TG-6 is a clear winner when it comes to stills. If both are required, the TG-6 probably wins due to its superior lens and larger LCD screen.
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