Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX10V

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-870 versus Sony HX10V, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was brought out 3 years after the HX10V which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TG-870 scores versus the HX10V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-870 provides exterior dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-870 versus Sony HX10V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-870 against the HX10V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-870 and HX10V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-870 and HX10V.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony HX10V to offer greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger TG-870 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.