Olympus TG-860 vs Sony WX500
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs
(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
- Successor is Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Announced April 2015
- Superseded the Sony WX350
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony WX500 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-860 versus Sony WX500, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TG-860 was revealed 2 months earlier than the WX500 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TG-860 scores versus the WX500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony WX500 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Sony WX500
TG-860 | WX500 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Olympus TG-860
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Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Sony WX500
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Announced | February 2015 | April 2015 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-860 has got exterior 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) and the Sony WX500 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-860 versus Sony WX500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-860 compared to the WX500.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-860 and WX500 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-860 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-860 and WX500.
As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony WX500 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sony WX500 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2015-02-06 | 2015-04-14 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 224 grams (0.49 lb) | 236 grams (0.52 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | 360 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-50B | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $279 | $348 |