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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W380

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W380 Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Bump 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
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-860
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W380 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-870 versus Sony W380, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the W380 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was revealed 6 years later than the W380 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the TG-870 matches up vs the W380 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Sony W380

 TG-870 W380 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2010More recent by 73 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Olympus TG-870

 W380 TG-870 

Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Sony W380

 TG-870 W380 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-870 provides outside dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony W380 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-870 against the W380.

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and W380 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The graphic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-870 and W380.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-870 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern TG-870 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography advice
Sony W380 Portrait photography advice
36
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Street photography highlights
Sony W380 Street photography highlights
65
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (221g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Sports photography factors
Sony W380 Sports photography factors
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery life (300 shots)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Travel photography advice
Sony W380 Travel photography advice
69
great battery life (300 per charge)
weather sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (21mm)
heavier than competition in class (221g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Landscape photography information
Sony W380 Landscape photography information
50
quite wide (21mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
great battery life (300 shots)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
38
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Vlogging info
Sony W380 Vlogging info
32
quite wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
heavier than competition in class (221 grams)
29
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Sony W380
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2016-01-06 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221g (0.49 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 photos -
Form of battery 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $280 $44