Olympus TG-860 vs Sony T99
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony T99 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
- Announced February 2015
- Refreshed by Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
- Launched July 2010
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Let's look more in depth at the Olympus TG-860 vs Sony T99, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the T99 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe TG-860 was brought out 4 years later than the T99 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TG-860 scores against the T99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Sony T99
| TG-860 | T99 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2015 |  | July 2010 | Fresher by 56 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Olympus TG-860
| T99 | TG-860 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Sony T99
| TG-860 | T99 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-860 provides outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony T99 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-860 against the T99.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and T99 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-860 and T99.
As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-860 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher TG-860 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony T99 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 |
| Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2015-02-06 | 2010-07-08 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VII | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1250 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | 4.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone 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 grams (0.49 lb) | 121 grams (0.27 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 pictures | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | Li-50B | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $279 | $179 |