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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony WX150

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
42
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-870
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony WX150 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Olympus TG-860 versus Sony WX150, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was unveiled 2 years after the WX150 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the TG-860 grades against the WX150 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Sony WX150

 TG-860 WX150 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015February 2012Newer by 36 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Olympus TG-860

 WX150 TG-860 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Sony WX150

 TG-860 WX150 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-860 offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the TG-860 compared to the WX150.

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-860 and WX150 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-860 and WX150.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX150 to render extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer TG-860 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-860 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Portrait photography info
Sony WX150 Portrait photography info
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
38
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Street photography details
Sony WX150 Street photography details
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-860
Sports photography with Sony WX150
49
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX150 Travel photography highlights
71
weather proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (21mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition (133g)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Landscape photography info
Sony WX150 Landscape photography info
48
fairly wide (21mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Vlogging info
Sony WX150 Vlogging info
33
fairly wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-860 and Sony WX150
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-02-06 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 224 grams (0.49 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 240 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $279 $300