Olympus TG-860 vs Sony HX80
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony HX80 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
- Released February 2015
- Refreshed by Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Launched March 2016
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony HX80 Overview
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony HX80 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Sony HX80
TG-860 | HX80 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Olympus TG-860
HX80 | TG-860 | |||
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Launched | March 2016 | February 2015 | More modern by 13 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Sony HX80
TG-860 | HX80 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement | |
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony HX80 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2015-02-06 | 2016-03-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Yes | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 224g (0.49 lb) | 245g (0.54 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photos | 390 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-50B | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $279 | $368 |