Olympus TG-870 vs Sony RX100 VA

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus TG-870 versus Sony RX100 VA, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is relatively similar but the TG-870 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The TG-870 was brought out 3 years before the RX100 VA and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TG-870 scores against the RX100 VA with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-870 Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-870 features exterior measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-870 versus the RX100 VA.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-870 and RX100 VA is 91 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and RX100 VA.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-870 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 VA will deliver more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older TG-870 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.