Olympus TG-860 vs Sony A380

Lets look more closely at the Olympus TG-860 and Sony A380, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the A380 (14MP) is pretty similar but the TG-860 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-860 was manufactured 5 years after the A380 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-860 matches up versus the A380 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Sony A380 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-860 provides outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony A380 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-860 and Sony A380 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the TG-860 versus the A380.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and A380 is 91 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-860 and A380.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-860 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Olympus TG-860 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher TG-860 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.