Olympus TG-870 vs Sony QX30

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-870 and Sony QX30, 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 QX30 (20MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was unveiled 17 months later than the QX30 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TG-870 matches up against the QX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-870 comes with physical 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 QX30 has dimensions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-870 and Sony QX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-870 versus the QX30.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-870 and QX30 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-870 and QX30.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony QX30 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent TG-870 provides an edge in sensor tech.