Olympus TG-860 vs Sony HX80

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus TG-860 versus Sony HX80, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was unveiled 13 months prior to the HX80 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TG-860 matches up versus the HX80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-860 has got physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-860 versus Sony HX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-860 and the HX80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-860 and HX80 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-860 and HX80.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony HX80 to produce greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged TG-860 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.