Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W730

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W730, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was manufactured 3 years later than the W730 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TG-870 grades against the W730 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-870 has outside 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) and the Sony W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W730 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-870 and the W730.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-870 and W730 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-870 and W730.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of images however you should take the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern TG-870 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.