Olympus TG-860 vs Sony RX1

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-860 versus Sony RX1, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the TG-860 (16MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the TG-860 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) have different sensor sizes.

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The TG-860 was released 24 months later than the RX1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TG-860 scores against the RX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-860 enjoys outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1 has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-860 compared to the RX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and RX1 is 91 and 79 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The visual below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-860 and RX1.

All in all, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-860 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX1 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent TG-860 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.