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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W620

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-860
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W620 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Sony W620

 TG-870 W620 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2012Fresher by 49 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Olympus TG-870

 W620 TG-870 

Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Sony W620

 TG-870 W620 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W620 size comparison

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

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography info
Sony W620 Portrait photography info
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decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-870 as a Street photography camera
Sony W620 as a Street photography camera
65
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others (221g)
56
lighter than others (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Sports photography details
Sony W620 Sports photography details
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (300 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
32
good megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Travel photography highlights
Sony W620 Travel photography highlights
69
better than average battery pack (300 shots)
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (21mm)
heavier than others (221g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than others (116g)
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Landscape photography advice
Sony W620 Landscape photography advice
50
rather wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (300 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-870
Vlogging with Sony W620
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rather wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than others (221g)
30
relatively wide (28mm)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than others (116 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Sony W620
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-01-06 2012-01-10
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 220 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $280 $102