Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX100V

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-870 and Sony HX100V, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was brought out 4 years later than the HX100V and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TG-870 matches up against the HX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-870 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-870 has external dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-870 versus the HX100V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-870 and HX100V is 91 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-870 and HX100V.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger TG-870 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.