Olympus TG-860 vs Sony WX220

Below is a in depth analysis of the Olympus TG-860 and Sony WX220, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was unveiled 12 months later than the WX220 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TG-860 scores against the WX220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-860 offers outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony WX220 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-860 and Sony WX220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-860 compared to the WX220.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-860 and WX220 is 91 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-860 and WX220.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX220 to provide you with more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern TG-860 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.