Olympus TG-860 vs Sony HX9V

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus TG-860 and Sony HX9V, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was brought out 3 years after the HX9V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the TG-860 scores versus the HX9V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-860 has outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-860 and Sony HX9V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-860 versus the HX9V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-860 and HX9V is 91 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-860 and HX9V.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account. The newer TG-860 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.