Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX20V

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-870 versus Sony HX20V, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was announced 3 years after the HX20V which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the TG-870 scores versus the HX20V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-870 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-870 enjoys exterior dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-870 compared to the HX20V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-870 and HX20V is 91 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-870 and HX20V.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX20V to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The younger TG-870 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.