Olympus TG-870 vs Sony QX10

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus TG-870 versus Sony QX10, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Lens-style by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was launched 2 years later than the QX10 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TG-870 matches up against the QX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-870 provides outside dimensions 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 QX10 has proportions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-870 versus Sony QX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-870 vs the QX10.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-870 and QX10 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-870 and QX10.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony QX10 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more modern TG-870 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.