Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX30V
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Boost 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
- Earlier Model is Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Announced February 2012
- Previous Model is Sony HX20V
- Refreshed by Sony HX50V
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX30V Overview
The following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX30V, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe TG-870 was released 3 years after the HX30V which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TG-870 grades versus the HX30V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX30V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Sony HX30V
TG-870 | HX30V | |||
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Announced | January 2016 | February 2012 | Newer by 47 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Olympus TG-870
HX30V | TG-870 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 922k | 921k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Sony HX30V
TG-870 | HX30V | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-870 comes with external measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX30V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the TG-870 against the HX30V.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-870 and HX30V is 91 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and HX30V.
As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony HX30V to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer TG-870 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2016-01-06 | 2012-02-28 |
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 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 921k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | 7.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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 input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
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 lbs) | 254 grams (0.56 lbs) |
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 All around 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 shots | 320 shots |
Form of battery | 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 shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $280 | $420 |