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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony W620

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
42
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony W620 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
  • Revealed February 2015
  • New Model is Olympus TG-870
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2012
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony W620 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Olympus TG-860 vs Sony W620, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was launched 3 years later than the W620 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TG-860 grades vs the W620 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Sony W620

 TG-860 W620 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2012Fresher by 38 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Olympus TG-860

 W620 TG-860 

Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Sony W620

 TG-860 W620 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to 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") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-860 versus the W620.

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-860 and W620 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-860 and W620.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus TG-860 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent TG-860 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Portrait photography factors
Sony W620 Portrait photography factors
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-860 as a Street photography camera
Sony W620 as a Street photography camera
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
lighter than others in class (116g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Sports photography information
Sony W620 Sports photography information
49
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-860
Travel photography with Sony W620
71
weather sealing
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (21mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than others in class (116g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Landscape photography factors
Sony W620 Landscape photography factors
48
fairly wide (21mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
rather wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Vlogging highlights
Sony W620 Vlogging highlights
33
fairly wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
30
rather wide (28mm)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-860 and Sony W620
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-02-06 2012-01-10
Body design Ultracompact Compact
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224 grams (0.49 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 220 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, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $279 $102