Olympus TG-870 vs Sony RX10 II

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus TG-870 versus Sony RX10 II, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is fairly well matched but the TG-870 (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-870 was released 7 months after the RX10 II so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-870 matches up versus the RX10 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-870 Gallery & Sony RX10 II Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-870 has external measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 II has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-870 versus Sony RX10 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-870 and the RX10 II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and RX10 II is 91 and 58 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and RX10 II.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-870 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX10 II will give more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The younger TG-870 will have an edge in sensor innovation.