Olympus TG-860 vs Sony W730

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus TG-860 versus Sony W730, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was revealed 2 years later than the W730 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TG-860 scores against the W730 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-860 enjoys external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony W730 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-860 compared to the W730.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-860 and W730 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-860 and W730.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of images although you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern TG-860 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.