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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony WX350

Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
42 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Olympus TG-860
(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
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony WX300
  • Successor is Sony WX500
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony WX350 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus TG-860 versus Sony WX350, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was introduced 12 months after the WX350 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TG-860 grades vs the WX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Sony WX350

		

		

			
 TG-860 WX350 
IntroducedFebruary 2015February 2014Newer by 12 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Olympus TG-860

		

		

			
 WX350 TG-860 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Sony WX350

		

		

			
 TG-860 WX350 
Focus manually  No manual focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lacking Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-860 has outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-860 versus Sony WX350 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-860 vs the WX350.
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony WX350 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-860 and WX350 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-860 and WX350.
All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony WX350 to resolve extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern TG-860 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus TG-860 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-860 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-860 Portrait photography information
Sony WX350 Portrait photography information
36
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 offers face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
37
 good  resolution (18MP)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-860 Street photography details
Sony WX350 Street photography details
69
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (164 grams)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-860 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Sports photography camera
49
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 environment proofing
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
52
 amazing zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 good battery pack (470 CIPA)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-860 Travel photography info
Sony WX350 Travel photography info
71
 environment proofing
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (21mm)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
 good battery pack (470 per charge)
 lighter than average in class (164 grams)
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 long zoom (500mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-860 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX350 Landscape photography factors
48
 relatively wide (21mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual exposure
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
47
 fairly wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 good battery pack (470 CIPA)
 no manual focus
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-860
Vlogging with Sony WX350
33
 relatively wide (21mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 missing mic socket
35
 fairly wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than average in class (164g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 missing mic support
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-860 and Sony WX350
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-02-06 2014-02-13
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII -
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 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator -
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 224g (0.49 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 470 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
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