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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony T900

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
42
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony T900 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
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Successor is Olympus TG-870
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony T900 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Sony T900

 TG-860 T900 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015February 2009More recent by 73 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Olympus TG-860

 T900 TG-860 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Sony T900

 TG-860 T900 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony T900 size comparison

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

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Portrait photography advice
Sony T900 Portrait photography advice
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Street photography information
Sony T900 Street photography information
69
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Sports photography factors
Sony T900 Sports photography factors
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-860 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T900 as a Travel photography camera
71
weather sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (21mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-860
Landscape photography with Sony T900
48
really wide (21mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
manual focus
big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Vlogging info
Sony T900 Vlogging info
33
really wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
28
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-860 and Sony T900
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-02-06 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224g (0.49 lbs) 143g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $279 $300