Olympus TG-860 vs Sony W530
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony W530 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
- Replacement is Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
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Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus TG-860 vs Sony W530, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the W530 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe TG-860 was announced 4 years later than the W530 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TG-860 matches up versus the W530 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Sony W530
| TG-860 | W530 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2015 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 50 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Olympus TG-860
| W530 | TG-860 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Sony W530
| TG-860 | W530 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-860 features outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony W530 has dimensions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-860 vs the W530.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-860 and W530 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The visual below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-860 and W530.
All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-860 to give more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher TG-860 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony W530 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 |
| Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2015-02-06 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic VII | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| 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 | 16MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 7.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| 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 | 224 gr (0.49 pounds) | 113 gr (0.25 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
| 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 photos | - |
| Battery format | 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $279 | $269 |