Olympus TG-860 vs Sony HX30V

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus TG-860 vs Sony HX30V, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was introduced 2 years later than the HX30V and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TG-860 grades vs the HX30V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-860 has got outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V 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).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the TG-860 compared to the HX30V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and HX30V is 91 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-860 and HX30V.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX30V to resolve extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The newer TG-860 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.