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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-860
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony HX10V
  • Later Model is Sony HX30V
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX20V Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Sony HX20V

 TG-870 HX20V 
ReleasedJanuary 2016July 2012Newer by 43 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Olympus TG-870

 HX20V TG-870 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Sony HX20V

 TG-870 HX20V 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

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).

Check the Olympus TG-870 versus Sony HX20V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

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

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-870 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Portrait photography camera
36
good MP (16MP)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
45
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-870
Street photography with Sony HX20V
65
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (221g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Sports photography information
Sony HX20V Sports photography information
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery power (300 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-870
Travel photography with Sony HX20V
69
great battery power (300 per charge)
weather proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (21mm)
more heavy than competition in class (221g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (254g)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX20V Landscape photography factors
50
decently wide (21mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
great battery power (300 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
50
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Vlogging details
Sony HX20V Vlogging details
32
decently wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (221g)
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Sony HX20V
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-01-06 2012-07-20
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 221g (0.49 pounds) 254g (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 320 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $280 $397