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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
42
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-870
Sony TX200V
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Sony TX200V

 TG-860 TX200V 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2012Newer by 37 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Olympus TG-860

 TX200V TG-860 
Screen size3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k460kClearer screen (+770k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Sony TX200V

 TG-860 TX200V 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and TX200V is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-860 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Portrait photography camera
36
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
36
MP count decent (18MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Street photography details
Sony TX200V Street photography details
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-860 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Sports photography camera
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX200V Travel photography highlights
71
environment proof
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (21mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proofing
features focus via touch
MP count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX200V Landscape photography factors
48
quite wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-860
Vlogging with Sony TX200V
33
quite wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
35
rather wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-860 and Sony TX200V
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
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