Olympus TG-860 vs Sony W800

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-860 and Sony W800, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was manufactured 12 months after the W800 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the TG-860 grades versus the W800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-860 features physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-860 and Sony W800 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-860 compared to the W800.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-860 and W800 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The image below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-860 and W800.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony W800 to show extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern TG-860 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.