Olympus TG-860 vs Sony H300

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-860 vs Sony H300, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was brought out 12 months after the H300 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the TG-860 scores against the H300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-860 enjoys outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-860 vs Sony H300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-860 versus the H300.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and H300 is 91 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-860 and H300.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony H300 to deliver greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher TG-860 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.