Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W620

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W620, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was announced 4 years later than the W620 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the TG-870 scores against the W620 in relation to 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-W620. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-870 provides exterior 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 W620 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W620 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-870 and the W620.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-870 and W620 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and W620.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-870 to produce extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer TG-870 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.