Olympus TG-860 vs Sony NEX-7
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony NEX-7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- 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
- Newer Model is Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Revealed December 2011
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony NEX-7 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus TG-860 and Sony NEX-7, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the TG-860 (16MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the TG-860 (1/2.3") and NEX-7 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TG-860 was introduced 3 years later than the NEX-7 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the TG-860 matches up versus the NEX-7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony NEX-7 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Sony Alpha NEX-7. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Sony NEX-7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Sony NEX-7
TG-860 | NEX-7 | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | December 2011 | More recent by 39 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Olympus TG-860
NEX-7 | TG-860 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Sony NEX-7
TG-860 | NEX-7 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-860 provides exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony NEX-7 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-860 and Sony NEX-7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the TG-860 compared to the NEX-7.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-860 and NEX-7 is 91 and 84 respectively.
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-860 and NEX-7.
Plainly, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-860 using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony NEX-7 will offer you more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer TG-860 will have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Sony Alpha NEX-7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Sony Alpha NEX-7 |
Class | Waterproof | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2015-02-06 | 2011-12-13 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Yes | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 224g (0.49 lbs) | 400g (0.88 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 81 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1016 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | 430 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-50B | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $279 | $699 |