Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W650

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus TG-870 and Sony W650, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was brought out 4 years after the W650 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TG-870 grades against the W650 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-870 features outer dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-870 and Sony W650 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-870 and the W650.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and W650 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-870 and W650.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of files however you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher TG-870 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.