Olympus TG-860 vs Sony HX20V
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony HX20V 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
- Replacement is Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Introduced July 2012
- Succeeded the Sony HX10V
- Replacement is Sony HX30V
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony HX20V Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-860 and Sony HX20V, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-860 was launched 2 years later than the HX20V and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TG-860 grades against the HX20V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony HX20V Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Sony HX20V
TG-860 | HX20V | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | July 2012 | Fresher by 32 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Olympus TG-860
HX20V | TG-860 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Clearer screen (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Sony HX20V
TG-860 | HX20V | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-860 provides outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-860 and Sony HX20V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-860 and the HX20V.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and HX20V is 91 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-860 and HX20V.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony HX20V to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer TG-860 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony HX20V Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2015-02-06 | 2012-07-20 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 224 grams (0.49 lbs) | 254 grams (0.56 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | 320 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-50B | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $279 | $397 |