Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX200V

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-870 and Sony HX200V, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was launched 3 years after the HX200V which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TG-870 grades against the HX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-870 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-870 enjoys outer measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-870 against the HX200V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and HX200V is 91 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-870 and HX200V.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX200V to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer TG-870 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.