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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W570

Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
46 Overall
43
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
25 Overall
33

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W570 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
  • Launched January 2016
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-860
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W570 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-870 versus Sony W570, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was brought out 5 years after the W570 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TG-870 scores vs the W570 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Sony W570

		

		

			
 TG-870 W570 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2011More modern by 61 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Olympus TG-870

		

		

			
 W570 TG-870 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Sony W570

		

		

			
 TG-870 W570 
Focus manually  No manual focus
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lacking Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-870 provides physical 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) whilst the Sony W570 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-870 and the W570.
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W570 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-870 and W570 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-870 and W570.
As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you may want to consider the age  of the cameras into account. The younger TG-870 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-870
Portrait photography with Sony W570
36
 good MP (16MP)
 provides face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
30
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-870
Street photography with Sony W570
65
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 heavier than competitors (221 grams)
58
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Sports photography info
Sony W570 Sports photography info
51
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 provides tracking focus
 environment proof
 good battery pack (300 per charge)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
36
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 max fps low (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-870 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony W570 as a Travel photography camera
69
 good battery pack (300 per charge)
 environment proof
 good MP (16MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (21mm)
 heavier than competitors (221 grams)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-870 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony W570 as a Landscape photography camera
50
 decently wide (21mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 environment proof
 good battery pack (300 shots)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
38
 really wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual exposure
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-870
Vlogging with Sony W570
32
 decently wide (21mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 lack of mic port
 heavier than competitors (221 grams)
29
 really wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of mic socket
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W570 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Sony W570
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2016-01-06 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 221g (0.49 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-50B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $280 $159