Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX200V
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX200V Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Sony HX200V
TG-870 | HX200V | |||
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Introduced | January 2016 | May 2012 | More modern by 45 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Olympus TG-870
HX200V | TG-870 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display resolution | 922k | 921k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Sony HX200V
TG-870 | HX200V | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 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.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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX200V Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
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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 |