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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
42
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony HX100V 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
  • Launched February 2015
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-870
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Launched October 2011
  • Replacement is Sony HX200V
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony HX100V Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Olympus TG-860 vs Sony HX100V, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was brought out 3 years after the HX100V which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the TG-860 scores versus the HX100V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Sony HX100V

 TG-860 HX100V 
LaunchedFebruary 2015October 2011Newer by 41 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Olympus TG-860

 HX100V TG-860 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Sony HX100V

 TG-860 HX100V 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-860 features exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony HX100V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-860 vs Sony HX100V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-860 compared to the HX100V.

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-860 and HX100V is 91 and 66 respectively.

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-860 and HX100V.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images however you should always consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher TG-860 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Portrait photography info
Sony HX100V Portrait photography info
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-860
Street photography with Sony HX100V
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (577g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-860 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Sports photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
long zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Travel photography details
Sony HX100V Travel photography details
71
weather proof
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (21mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
very long reach (810mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (577g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX100V Landscape photography factors
48
decently wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
focusing manually
decently wide (27mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Vlogging information
Sony HX100V Vlogging information
33
decently wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
no mic port
25
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (577g)
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-860 and Sony HX100V
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-02-06 2011-10-21
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 12.70 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 224 gr (0.49 lb) 577 gr (1.27 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-50B NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $279 $429