Olympus TG-860 vs Sony TF1

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-860 vs Sony TF1, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was released 20 months later than the TF1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TG-860 scores versus the TF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-860 has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-860 vs Sony TF1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the TG-860 vs the TF1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-860 and TF1 is 91 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-860 and TF1.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of files though you should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern TG-860 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.