Olympus TG-860 vs Sony W330

Here is a in-depth overview of the Olympus TG-860 versus Sony W330, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was unveiled 5 years later than the W330 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TG-860 grades vs the W330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-860 features physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony W330 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-860 and the W330.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-860 and W330 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-860 and W330.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-860 to show greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger TG-860 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.