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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony T110

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony T110 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
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-860
Sony T110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony T110 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Sony T110

 TG-870 T110 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2011Newer by 61 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T110 over the Olympus TG-870

 T110 TG-870 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Sony T110

 TG-870 T110 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony T110 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony T110 size comparison

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

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony T110 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony T110 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony T110 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony T110 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony T110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-870
Portrait photography with Sony T110
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-870 as a Street photography camera
Sony T110 as a Street photography camera
65
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (221 grams)
56
features touch focus
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Sports photography advice
Sony T110 Sports photography advice
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery (300 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
good resolution (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Travel photography information
Sony T110 Travel photography information
69
good battery (300 CIPA)
weather sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (21mm)
more heavy than competition (221 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
features touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-870
Landscape photography with Sony T110
50
decently wide (21mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
good battery (300 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
38
relatively wide (27mm)
good sized screen (3")
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Vlogging information
Sony T110 Vlogging information
32
decently wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition (221g)
28
relatively wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony T110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Sony T110
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2016-01-06 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD Plus with touchscreen interface
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221 grams (0.49 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-50B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $280 $199