Olympus TG-860 vs Sony RX1R
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony RX1R Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2015
- Replacement is Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Introduced June 2013
- Refreshed by Sony RX1R II
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-860 vs Sony RX1R Overview
Here, we are matching up the Olympus TG-860 versus Sony RX1R, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the TG-860 (16MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the TG-860 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe TG-860 was released 20 months after the RX1R making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TG-860 matches up against the RX1R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Sony RX1R
| TG-860 | RX1R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2015 |  | June 2013 | Newer by 20 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Olympus TG-860
| RX1R | TG-860 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Sony RX1R
| TG-860 | RX1R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-860 offers physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-860 versus Sony RX1R in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-860 and the RX1R.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and RX1R is 91 and 79 respectively.
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-860 and RX1R.
As you can see, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-860 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony RX1R will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent TG-860 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony RX1R Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R |
| Category | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2015-02-06 | 2013-06-26 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic VII | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 855.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/2.0 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | - | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | 6.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/4000 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Yes | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 224 gr (0.49 lb) | 482 gr (1.06 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 91 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.6 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 2537 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 images | 270 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | Li-50B | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $279 | $2,798 |