Olympus TG-860 vs Sony W650

Following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus TG-860 versus Sony W650, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was unveiled 3 years after the W650 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the TG-860 matches up versus the W650 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-860 provides external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the TG-860 and the W650.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and W650 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-860 and W650.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos although you should always take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer TG-860 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.