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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony TX20

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
42
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-870
Sony TX20
(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
  • Launched February 2012
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony TX20 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-860 vs Sony TX20, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was manufactured 2 years after the TX20 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TG-860 grades vs the TX20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Sony TX20

 TG-860 TX20 
LaunchedFebruary 2015February 2012Newer by 36 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Olympus TG-860

 TX20 TG-860 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Sony TX20

 TG-860 TX20 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-860 offers exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony TX20 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-860 vs the TX20.

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and TX20 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-860 and TX20.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images however you will need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The younger TG-860 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Portrait photography info
Sony TX20 Portrait photography info
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Street photography information
Sony TX20 Street photography information
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
environment proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Sports photography features
Sony TX20 Sports photography features
49
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (250 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-860 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Travel photography camera
71
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (21mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
better than average battery life (250 shots)
environment proofing
includes touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-860
Landscape photography with Sony TX20
48
rather wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
52
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
better than average battery life (250 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX20 Vlogging highlights
33
rather wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-860 and Sony TX20
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2015-02-06 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224 gr (0.49 lb) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
Physical 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 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 shots 250 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B NP-BN
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 1 1
Price at release $279 $330