Olympus TG-860 vs Sony WX350

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.

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).

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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.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-860 and WX350 is 91 and 94 respectively.

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.