Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W690
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
- Announced January 2016
- Older Model is Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
- Released February 2012
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Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W690, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-870 was released 3 years later than the W690 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TG-870 grades versus the W690 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W690 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-870 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Sony W690
| TG-870 | W690 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2016 |  | February 2012 | More recent by 47 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Olympus TG-870
| W690 | TG-870 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Sony W690
| TG-870 | W690 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-870 has outer measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony W690 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the TG-870 compared to the W690.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-870 and W690 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and W690.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos though you will need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer TG-870 will have an edge in sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W690 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2016-01-06 | 2012-02-28 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
| 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | 3.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 221 gr (0.49 lb) | 142 gr (0.31 lb) |
| Dimensions | 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 images | 220 images |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | Li-50B | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $280 | $297 |