Olympus TG-860 vs Sony W830
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony W830 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Launched February 2015
- Successor is Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
- Released January 2014
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-860 vs Sony W830 Overview
Following is a complete assessment of the Olympus TG-860 vs Sony W830, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the W830 (20MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-860 was revealed 14 months after the W830 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TG-860 matches up against the W830 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Sony W830
| TG-860 | W830 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2015 |  | January 2014 | More modern by 14 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Olympus TG-860
| W830 | TG-860 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Sony W830
| TG-860 | W830 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-860 offers external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony W830 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-860 vs Sony W830 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-860 and the W830.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and W830 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-860 and W830.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony W830 to give you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer TG-860 should have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony W830 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 |
| Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2015-02-06 | 2014-01-07 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VII | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/3.3-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | 2.80 m (with ISO auto) |
| Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 224 grams (0.49 pounds) | 122 grams (0.27 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
| 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 type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | Li-50B | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $279 | $128 |