Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX50V

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-870 and Sony HX50V, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was manufactured 2 years after the HX50V which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TG-870 matches up against the HX50V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-870 has got 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) while the Sony HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-870 against the HX50V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-870 and HX50V is 91 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and HX50V.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX50V to resolve more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern TG-870 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.