Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W220

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-870 and Sony W220, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the TG-870 (16MP) and W220 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was introduced 7 years later than the W220 and that is a fairly serious gap 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 W220 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TG-870 scores versus the W220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-870 offers outside dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-870 and Sony W220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-870 versus the W220.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-870 and W220 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-870 and W220.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-870 to render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent TG-870 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.