Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W560

Lets look more closely at the Olympus TG-870 and Sony W560, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was launched 5 years after the W560 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the TG-870 matches up versus the W560 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-870 provides exterior dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony W560 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-870 and Sony W560 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the TG-870 compared to the W560.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and W560 is 91 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-870 and W560.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus TG-870 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger TG-870 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.