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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony HX80

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
42
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

Olympus TG-860
(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
Sony HX80
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Sony HX80

 TG-860 HX80 

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Olympus TG-860

 HX80 TG-860 
LaunchedMarch 2016February 2015More modern by 13 months
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Sony HX80

 TG-860 HX80 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX80 Portrait photography factors
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-860
Street photography with Sony HX80
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
70
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Sports photography information
Sony HX80 Sports photography information
49
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (390 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Travel photography info
Sony HX80 Travel photography info
71
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (21mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
76
great battery pack (390 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Landscape photography info
Sony HX80 Landscape photography info
48
reasonably wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
49
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
great battery pack (390 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Vlogging advice
Sony HX80 Vlogging advice
33
reasonably wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
75
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of microphone socket
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-860 and Sony HX80
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
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