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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89 Imaging
51 Features
74 Overall
60

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(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
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-860
Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Old Model is Sony RX100
  • Replacement is Sony RX100 III
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony RX100 II Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-870 vs Sony RX100 II, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is very close but the TG-870 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-870 was unveiled 2 years after the RX100 II which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TG-870 grades against the RX100 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Sony RX100 II

		

		

			
 TG-870 RX100 II 
IntroducedJanuary 2016June 2013More modern by 31 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Olympus TG-870

		

		

			
 RX100 II TG-870 
Manually focus  Dial exact focus
Display resolution1229k921kClearer display (+308k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Sony RX100 II

		

		

			
 TG-870 RX100 II 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch display  Lack of Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-870 has got exterior measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony RX100 II has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-870 and the RX100 II.
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony RX100 II size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-870 and RX100 II is 91 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and RX100 II.
Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-870 using its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony RX100 II will result in extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer TG-870 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-870 vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-870 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography info
Sony RX100 II Portrait photography info
36
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 provides face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
70
 focusing manually
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (1")
 comes with face detect focusing
 delivers RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Street photography details
Sony RX100 II Street photography details
65
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 heavier than competition (221 grams)
85
 tilting screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 nice sensor size (1")
 delivers RAW files
 lighter than average in class (281g)
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-870 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony RX100 II as a Sports photography camera
51
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 good battery power (300 per charge)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
67
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (1")
 comes with tracking focus
 great battery life (350 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Travel photography highlights
Sony RX100 II Travel photography highlights
69
 good battery power (300 shots)
 environment proofing
 resolution is good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (21mm)
 heavier than competition (221g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
80
 great battery life (350 shots)
 lighter than average in class (281 grams)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (28mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.8)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-870
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 II
50
 decently wide (21mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 environment proofing
 good battery power (300 per charge)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
74
 focusing manually
 relatively wide (28mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen is a good size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (1")
 delivers RAW files
 great battery life (350 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Vlogging factors
Sony RX100 II Vlogging factors
32
 decently wide (21mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic port
 heavier than competition (221 grams)
37
 relatively wide (28mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.8)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than average in class (281g)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 missing mic support
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Sony RX100 II
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-01-06 2013-06-27
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 160
RAW data    
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology - Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 grams (0.49 lb) 281 grams (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 483
Other
Battery life 300 shots 350 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
Time lapse shooting   With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $280 $598