Olympus TG-860 vs Sony RX10 IV

The following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus TG-860 versus Sony RX10 IV, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is pretty comparable but the TG-860 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") have different sensor sizes.

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The TG-860 was announced 3 years before the RX10 IV which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TG-860 grades against the RX10 IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-860 features physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 IV has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-860 versus Sony RX10 IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-860 vs the RX10 IV.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-860 and RX10 IV is 91 and 52 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-860 and RX10 IV.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-860 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX10 IV will provide greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged TG-860 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.