Olympus TG-870 vs Sony QX30
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
- Released January 2016
- Old Model is Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
- Launched September 2014
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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
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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.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Sony QX30
| TG-870 | QX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2016 |  | September 2014 | More recent by 17 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3" |  | " | Larger display (+3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 0k | Clearer display (+921k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Olympus TG-870
| QX30 | TG-870 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Sony QX30
| TG-870 | QX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison
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).
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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.
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony QX30 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Lens-style |
| Released | 2016-01-06 | 2014-09-03 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Lens-style |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic VII | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/3.5-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | - |
| Display resolution | 921k dots | 0k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | None |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 221 gr (0.49 pounds) | 193 gr (0.43 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 pictures | 200 pictures |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | Li-50B | NP-BN, |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $280 | $348 |
