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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W370

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-860
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W370 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W370, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was launched 6 years after the W370 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TG-870 matches up against the W370 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Sony W370

 TG-870 W370 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2010More modern by 73 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Olympus TG-870

 W370 TG-870 

Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Sony W370

 TG-870 W370 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-870 provides outside measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W370 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-870 against the W370.

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-870 and W370 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-870 and W370.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus TG-870 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent TG-870 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W370 Portrait photography highlights
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Street photography highlights
Sony W370 Street photography highlights
65
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (221g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Sports photography details
Sony W370 Sports photography details
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery power (300 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-870
Travel photography with Sony W370
69
great battery power (300 per charge)
environment sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (21mm)
more heavy than competition (221g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Landscape photography information
Sony W370 Landscape photography information
50
relatively wide (21mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
great battery power (300 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-870
Vlogging with Sony W370
32
relatively wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition (221 grams)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Sony W370
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-01-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221g (0.49 pounds) 179g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-50B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $280 $230