Olympus TG-870 vs Sony T110

The following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus TG-870 and Sony T110, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the T110 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was introduced 5 years after the T110 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the TG-870 scores versus the T110 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Sony T110 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-870 offers external measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony T110 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-870 and Sony T110 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-870 and the T110.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-870 and T110 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-870 and T110.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images but you should really take the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern TG-870 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.