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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
42
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Updated by Olympus TG-870
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched April 2015
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony HX90V Overview

Here, we are matching up the Olympus TG-860 versus Sony HX90V, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was released 2 months prior to the HX90V and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TG-860 grades vs the HX90V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Sony HX90V

 TG-860 HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Olympus TG-860

 HX90V TG-860 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Sony HX90V

 TG-860 HX90V 
LaunchedFebruary 2015April 2015Same age
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-860 offers physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-860 versus Sony HX90V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TG-860 compared to the HX90V.

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-860 and HX90V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-860 and HX90V.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX90V to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively.

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Portrait photography details
Sony HX90V Portrait photography details
36
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
45
you can focus manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
features face detection focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-860
Street photography with Sony HX90V
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Sports photography details
Sony HX90V Sports photography details
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (360 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Travel photography features
Sony HX90V Travel photography features
71
environment sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (21mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
76
good battery life (360 per charge)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse recording
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Landscape photography features
Sony HX90V Landscape photography features
48
relatively wide (21mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
53
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
good battery life (360 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-860 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX90V as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
75
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no external mic support
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-860 and Sony HX90V
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-02-06 2015-04-14
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224 grams (0.49 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical 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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 360 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $279 $440