Olympus TG-860 vs Sony WX80

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus TG-860 versus Sony WX80, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was unveiled 2 years later than the WX80 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TG-860 matches up versus the WX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-860 features 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) whilst the Sony WX80 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-860 versus Sony WX80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the TG-860 against the WX80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and WX80 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-860 and WX80.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher TG-860 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.