Olympus TG-860 vs Sony WX300

In this article, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-860 versus Sony WX300, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was introduced 24 months later than the WX300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TG-860 grades vs the WX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-860 provides outer dimensions 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 WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-860 versus Sony WX300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-860 vs the WX300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-860 and WX300 is 91 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The visual here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-860 and WX300.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX300 to render extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher TG-860 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.