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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66 Imaging
42 Features
55 Overall
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-860
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Replaced the Sony HX100V
  • Successor is Sony HX300
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX200V Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Sony HX200V

		

		

			
 TG-870 HX200V 
IntroducedJanuary 2016May 2012More modern by 45 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Olympus TG-870

		

		

			
 HX200V TG-870 
Manually focus  Very precise focusing
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Sony HX200V

		

		

			
 TG-870 HX200V 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch display  Neither features Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
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).
See the Olympus TG-870 and Sony HX200V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX200V size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and HX200V is 91 and 66 respectively.
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
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.
	
			Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-870 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony HX200V as a Portrait photography camera
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 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 features face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
45
 has manual focus
 good MP (18MP)
 provides face detection focusing
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-870
Street photography with Sony HX200V
65
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 weather sealing
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 more heavy than competition (221 grams)
51
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 more heavy than others (583g)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Sports photography factors
Sony HX200V Sports photography factors
51
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 good battery life (300 CIPA)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
56
 incredible zoom range (27-810mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (18MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 great battery pack (450 CIPA)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-870 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony HX200V as a Travel photography camera
69
 good battery life (300 per charge)
 weather sealing
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (21mm)
 more heavy than competition (221g)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
 great battery pack (450 per charge)
 good MP (18MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (27mm)
 great reach (810mm)
 no Timelapse function
 more heavy than others (583g)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Landscape photography information
Sony HX200V Landscape photography information
50
 rather wide (21mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 weather sealing
 good battery life (300 shots)
 no manual focus
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not available
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
50
 has manual focus
 decently wide (27mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (18MP)
 great battery pack (450 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-870 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony HX200V as a Vlogging camera
32
 rather wide (21mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing external microphone jack
 more heavy than competition (221g)
27
 decently wide (27mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no external microphone jack
 more heavy than others (583g)
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Sony HX200V
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-01-06 2012-05-11
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 12.40 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 221 grams (0.49 lb) 583 grams (1.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 450 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B NP-FH50
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
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $280 $480