Olympus TG-870 vs Sony RX100 III

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-870 versus Sony RX100 III, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is pretty well matched but the TG-870 (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") use different sensor sizing.

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The TG-870 was launched 21 months after the RX100 III which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TG-870 grades versus the RX100 III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-870 comes with external measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 III has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-870 versus Sony RX100 III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-870 versus the RX100 III.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-870 and RX100 III is 91 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and RX100 III.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-870 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony RX100 III will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern TG-870 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.