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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony S2000

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-860
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Lets look closer at the Olympus TG-870 and Sony S2000, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the TG-870 (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was released 6 years later than the S2000 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TG-870 grades versus the S2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Sony S2000

 TG-870 S2000 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2010More recent by 73 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Olympus TG-870

 S2000 TG-870 

Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Sony S2000

 TG-870 S2000 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-870 offers external dimensions 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 S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-870 against the S2000.

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-870 and S2000 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-870 and S2000.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-870 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher TG-870 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography info
Sony S2000 Portrait photography info
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Street photography information
Sony S2000 Street photography information
65
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors (221 grams)
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Sports photography information
Sony S2000 Sports photography information
51
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (300 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Travel photography features
Sony S2000 Travel photography features
69
better than average battery pack (300 shots)
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (21mm)
heavier than competitors (221 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Landscape photography advice
Sony S2000 Landscape photography advice
50
reasonably wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proof
better than average battery pack (300 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-870 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2000 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
heavier than competitors (221g)
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Sony S2000
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-01-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221g (0.49 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-50B 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $280 $225