Olympus TG-860 vs Sony RX100 IV

Below, we are matching up the Olympus TG-860 vs Sony RX100 IV, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is fairly similar but the TG-860 (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-860 was announced 4 months earlier than the RX100 IV which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TG-860 matches up against the RX100 IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. 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 RX100 IV has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-860 vs Sony RX100 IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the TG-860 and the RX100 IV.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and RX100 IV is 91 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-860 and RX100 IV.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-860 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 IV will offer extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively.