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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony RX1

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony RX1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-860
Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Revealed February 2013
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony RX1 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-870 versus Sony RX1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the TG-870 (16MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the TG-870 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-870 was unveiled 2 years after the RX1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TG-870 scores against the RX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Sony RX1

 TG-870 RX1 
RevealedJanuary 2016February 2013Newer by 36 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Olympus TG-870

 RX1 TG-870 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution1229k921kClearer screen (+308k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Sony RX1

 TG-870 RX1 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-870 comes with exterior dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony RX1 has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-870 compared to the RX1.

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony RX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and RX1 is 91 and 79 respectively.

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-870 and RX1.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-870 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX1 will offer you extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer TG-870 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography information
Sony RX1 Portrait photography information
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
82
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/4,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Street photography features
Sony RX1 Street photography features
65
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (221 grams)
66
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
great high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-870
Sports photography with Sony RX1
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
great battery (300 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
53
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low battery (270 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Travel photography highlights
Sony RX1 Travel photography highlights
69
great battery (300 CIPA)
environment proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (21mm)
heavier than competition (221g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
62
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery (270 CIPA)
more heavy than average in class (482g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX1 Landscape photography highlights
50
pretty wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
great battery (300 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
65
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
low battery (270 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-870 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX1 as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition (221g)
34
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (482g)
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Sony RX1
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-01-06 2013-02-19
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/2.0-22.0
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221 grams (0.49 lbs) 482 grams (1.06 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 93
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2534
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 270 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $280 $2,798