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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62 Imaging
45 Features
60 Overall
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(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
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-860
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Replaced the Sony HX300
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX400V Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Olympus TG-870 versus Sony HX400V, 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 HX400V (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was released 24 months after the HX400V which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TG-870 matches up versus the HX400V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Sony HX400V

		

		

			
 TG-870 HX400V 
RevealedJanuary 2016February 2014Newer by 24 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Olympus TG-870

		

		

			
 HX400V TG-870 
Focus manually  Dial precise focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Sony HX400V

		

		

			
 TG-870 HX400V 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution921k921kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither includes Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-870 features physical measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-870 versus Sony HX400V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-870 and the HX400V.
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX400V size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and HX400V is 91 and 62 respectively.
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and HX400V.
As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX400V to offer more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer TG-870 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX400V Portrait photography highlights
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 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual mode
 no external flash support
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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 focusing manually
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 provides face detect focusing
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Street photography info
Sony HX400V Street photography info
65
 tilting screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proofing
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 more heavy than competition (221 grams)
50
 tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 more heavy than competition in class (660g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-870
Sports photography with Sony HX400V
51
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 weather proofing
 great battery (300 per charge)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
55
 amazing zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-870
Travel photography with Sony HX400V
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 great battery (300 per charge)
 weather proofing
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (21mm)
 more heavy than competition (221g)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 long reach (1200mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition in class (660g)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Landscape photography info
Sony HX400V Landscape photography info
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 quite wide (21mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 weather proofing
 great battery (300 per charge)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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 focusing manually
 decently wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-870 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony HX400V as a Vlogging camera
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 quite wide (21mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 lack of microphone socket
 more heavy than competition (221g)
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 decently wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 includes microphone port
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 more heavy than competition in class (660g)
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Sony HX400V
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-01-06 2014-02-12
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII Bionz X
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 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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) 660 grams (1.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 pictures 300 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $280 $448