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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony A390

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
42
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony A390 Key Specs

Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Successor is Olympus TG-870
Sony A390
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Previous Model is Sony A380
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony A390 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus TG-860 versus Sony A390, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the A390 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the TG-860 (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The TG-860 was released 4 years after the A390 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the TG-860 grades against the A390 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Sony A390

 TG-860 A390 
IntroducedFebruary 2015July 2010Newer by 56 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Olympus TG-860

 A390 TG-860 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Sony A390

 TG-860 A390 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-860 has outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony A390 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-860 versus Sony A390 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-860 versus the A390.

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony A390 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-860 and A390 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony A390 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-860 and A390.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-860 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Olympus TG-860 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger TG-860 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony A390 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony A390 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Portrait photography info
Sony A390 Portrait photography info
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
72
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Street photography highlights
Sony A390 Street photography highlights
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
76
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Sports photography highlights
Sony A390 Sports photography highlights
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Travel photography factors
Sony A390 Travel photography factors
71
environment sealing
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (21mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
53
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Landscape photography information
Sony A390 Landscape photography information
48
relatively wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.7")
terrible battery life (230 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Vlogging info
Sony A390 Vlogging info
33
relatively wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
9
lack of video recording
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony A390 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-860 and Sony A390
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
Type Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2015-02-06 2010-07-28
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.7 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224g (0.49 lb) 549g (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 607
Other
Battery life 300 images 230 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $279 $500