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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony RX1R

Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
42 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79 Imaging
70 Features
58 Overall
65

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony RX1R Key Specs

Olympus TG-860
(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
Sony RX1R
(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
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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.

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The 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 
IntroducedFebruary 2015June 2013Newer by 20 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Olympus TG-860

		

		

			
 RX1R TG-860 
Manually focus  More exact focusing
Display resolution1229k460kClearer display (+769k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Sony RX1R

		

		

			
 TG-860 RX1R 
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony RX1R size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and RX1R is 91 and 79 respectively.
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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.
	
			Olympus TG-860 vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-860 vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-860 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony RX1R as a Portrait photography camera
36
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 has face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
82
 manual focus
 above average flash sync (1/4,000s)
 good MP (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 features face detection focusing
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-860 as a Street photography camera
 Sony RX1R as a Street photography camera
69
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
66
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 great ISO range (25,600)
 no articulating screen
 lack of image stabilization
 heavier than average in class (482 grams)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-860
Sports photography with Sony RX1R
49
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 has tracking focus
 environment proof
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
53
 good MP (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 features tracking autofocus
 can't change focal length (35mm)
 low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
 lack of image stabilization
 bad battery power (270 per charge)
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-860 Travel photography information
Sony RX1R Travel photography information
71
 environment proof
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (21mm)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
62
 good MP (24MP)
 built-in flash
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 bad battery power (270 per charge)
 heavier than average in class (482 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-860 Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX1R Landscape photography highlights
48
 rather wide (21mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 environment proof
 focusing manually not possible
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not available
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
66
 manual focus
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 good MP (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 doesnt have low pass filter
 great ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 can't change focal length (35mm)
 lack of image stabilization
 bad battery power (270 per charge)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-860 Vlogging info
Sony RX1R Vlogging info
33
 rather wide (21mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone support
34
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 features face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 includes external mic support
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 heavier than average in class (482g)
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony RX1R Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-860 and Sony RX1R
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860Sony 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