Olympus TG-860 vs Sony HX100V

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.