Olympus TG-860 vs Sony WX1

In this article, we are looking at the Olympus TG-860 versus Sony WX1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-860 (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the TG-860 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") feature different sensor size.

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The TG-860 was introduced 5 years later than the WX1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the TG-860 scores versus the WX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-860 comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-860 versus Sony WX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-860 compared to the WX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-860 and WX1 is 91 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-860 and WX1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-860 using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Olympus TG-860 will result in extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern TG-860 provides an edge in sensor tech.