Olympus TG-860 vs Sony TX10
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony TX10 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
- Revealed February 2015
- Refreshed by Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Introduced August 2011
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In this article, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-860 vs Sony TX10, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe TG-860 was revealed 3 years after the TX10 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TG-860 matches up against the TX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Sony TX10
| TG-860 | TX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2015 |  | August 2011 | Newer by 43 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Olympus TG-860
| TX10 | TG-860 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Sony TX10
| TG-860 | TX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-860 provides outer dimensions 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 TX10 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-860 versus the TX10.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and TX10 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-860 and TX10.
As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files although you should always consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer TG-860 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony TX10 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 |
| Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2015-02-06 | 2011-08-16 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic VII | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | - | XtraFine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | 3.70 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| 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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 224g (0.49 lbs) | 133g (0.29 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 photos | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | Li-50B | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $279 | $309 |
