Olympus TG-870 vs Sony HX9V

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus TG-870 and Sony HX9V, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was unveiled 4 years after the HX9V which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TG-870 matches up against the HX9V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-870 features physical measurements 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 HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-870 and Sony HX9V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-870 versus the HX9V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and HX9V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-870 and HX9V.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of files although you might want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent TG-870 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.