Olympus TG-870 vs Sony RX10

Following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus TG-870 versus Sony RX10, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is pretty similar but the TG-870 (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-870 was brought out 22 months after the RX10 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TG-870 scores vs the RX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-870 provides 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 RX10 has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-870 versus Sony RX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-870 compared to the RX10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and RX10 is 91 and 58 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-870 and RX10.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-870 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX10 will offer you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher TG-870 will have a benefit in sensor tech.