Olympus TG-860 vs Sony H90

Below is a extensive analysis of the Olympus TG-860 vs Sony H90, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was released 2 years later than the H90 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TG-860 matches up against the H90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-860 has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-860 vs Sony H90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-860 versus the H90.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-860 and H90 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-860 and H90.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files though you have to take the production date of the cameras into account. The newer TG-860 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.