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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

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").

Photography Glossary

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
36
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