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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony RX1R

Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79 Imaging
70 Features
58 Overall
65

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony RX1R Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Bump 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 RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Successor is Sony RX1R II
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony RX1R Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-870 and Sony RX1R, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the TG-870 (16MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the TG-870 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) feature different sensor measurements.

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The TG-870 was introduced 2 years after the RX1R which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the TG-870 matches up versus the RX1R in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Sony RX1R

		

		

			
 TG-870 RX1R 
RevealedJanuary 2016June 2013Newer by 31 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Olympus TG-870

		

		

			
 RX1R TG-870 
Manually focus  More accurate focus
Screen resolution1229k921kClearer screen (+308k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Sony RX1R

		

		

			
 TG-870 RX1R 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither contains Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-870 has got outside measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-870 and Sony RX1R in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-870 and the RX1R.
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony RX1R size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-870 and RX1R is 91 and 79 respectively.
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and RX1R.
Plainly, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-870 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX1R will provide greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger TG-870 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-870 vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-870 vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography information
Sony RX1R Portrait photography information
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 good MP (16 megapixels)
 provides face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
82
 focusing manually
 high flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
 decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 provides face detect focusing
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-870
Street photography with Sony RX1R
65
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proof
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 heavier than competition in class (221 grams)
66
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 good ISO range (25,600)
 screen does not articulate
 no image stabilization
 more heavy than competition (482g)
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-870 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony RX1R as a Sports photography camera
51
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 better than average battery life (300 per charge)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
 decent megapixels (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 provides tracking focus
 focal length is fixed (35mm)
 very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
 no image stabilization
 terrible battery (270 per charge)
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Travel photography factors
Sony RX1R Travel photography factors
69
 better than average battery life (300 CIPA)
 weather proof
 good MP (16MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (21mm)
 heavier than competition in class (221 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
 decent megapixels (24MP)
 flash built-in
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 terrible battery (270 per charge)
 more heavy than competition (482 grams)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Landscape photography factors
Sony RX1R Landscape photography factors
50
 fairly wide (21mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 weather proof
 better than average battery life (300 shots)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
66
 focusing manually
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 nice screen size (3")
 decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 does not have anti-alias filter
 good ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 focal length is fixed (35mm)
 no image stabilization
 terrible battery (270 per charge)
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Vlogging info
Sony RX1R Vlogging info
32
 fairly wide (21mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection autofocus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have external mic socket
 heavier than competition in class (221g)
34
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 provides face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 has microphone jack
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 more heavy than competition (482g)
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony RX1R Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Sony RX1R
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Category Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-01-06 2013-06-26
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 35mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/2.0
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync - 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 221 grams (0.49 lb) 482 grams (1.06 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 91
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2537
Other
Battery life 300 shots 270 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $280 $2,798