Olympus TG-860 vs Sony A390
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony A390 Key Specs
(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
(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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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 GlossaryThe 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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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Sony A390 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Sony A390
| TG-860 | A390 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2015 |  | July 2010 | Newer by 56 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper 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 type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting 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).
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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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony A390 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Sony 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 |
