Olympus TG-860 vs Sony TX200V
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2015
- Later Model is Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
- Introduced January 2012
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony TX200V Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-860 versus Sony TX200V, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TG-860 was unveiled 3 years after the TX200V which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TG-860 matches up against the TX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony TX200V Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Sony TX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Sony TX200V
TG-860 | TX200V | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | January 2012 | Newer by 37 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Olympus TG-860
TX200V | TG-860 | |||
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Screen size | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 460k | Clearer screen (+770k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Sony TX200V
TG-860 | TX200V | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-860 offers external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony TX200V has specifications of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-860 versus Sony TX200V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-860 and the TX200V.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and TX200V is 91 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-860 and TX200V.
As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony TX200V to show extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer TG-860 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony TX200V Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V |
Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2015-02-06 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3.3" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Yes | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 224 grams (0.49 lbs) | 129 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | 220 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $279 | $500 |