Olympus TG-860 vs Sony T900

Below is a detailed overview of the Olympus TG-860 and Sony T900, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the TG-860 (16MP) and T900 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was announced 6 years later than the T900 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TG-860 grades versus the T900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Sony T900 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-860 enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony T900 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-860 and Sony T900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-860 and the T900.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-860 and T900 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-860 and T900.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus TG-860 to resolve more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger TG-860 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.