Olympus TG-860 vs Sony HX400V

Below, we are matching up the Olympus TG-860 and Sony HX400V, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was released 12 months later than the HX400V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the TG-860 grades against the HX400V in terms of 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-HX400V. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-860 offers external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-860 and Sony HX400V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the TG-860 and the HX400V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and HX400V is 91 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The graphic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-860 and HX400V.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX400V to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer TG-860 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.