Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX10V
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2016
- Superseded the Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Announced February 2012
- Newer Model is Sony HX20V
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX10V Overview
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX10V Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Sony HX10V
TG-870 | HX10V | |||
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Announced | January 2016 | February 2012 | Newer by 47 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Olympus TG-870
HX10V | TG-870 | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | 921k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Sony HX10V
TG-870 | HX10V | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison
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.
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX10V Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2016-01-06 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 221 gr (0.49 lb) | 234 gr (0.52 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | 320 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-50B | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $280 | $616 |