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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W830

Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96 Imaging
45 Features
26 Overall
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-860
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Released January 2014
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W830 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W830, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the W830 (20MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was manufactured 2 years after the W830 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the TG-870 grades versus the W830 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Sony W830

		

		

			
 TG-870 W830 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2014More modern by 25 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Olympus TG-870

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Sony W830

		

		

			
 TG-870 W830 
Manual focus  No manual focus
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither comes with Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-870 comes with exterior dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony W830 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W830 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-870 compared to the W830.
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W830 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and W830 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-870 and W830.
All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W830 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger TG-870 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography advice
Sony W830 Portrait photography advice
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 decent megapixels (16MP)
 features face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 features face detection autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Street photography factors
Sony W830 Street photography factors
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 tilting screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proofing
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 more heavy than competition in class (221g)
59
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-870
Sports photography with Sony W830
51
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 weather proofing
 better than average battery pack (300 CIPA)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
43
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Travel photography information
Sony W830 Travel photography information
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 better than average battery pack (300 CIPA)
 weather proofing
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (21mm)
 more heavy than competition in class (221g)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-870
Landscape photography with Sony W830
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 pretty wide (21mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 weather proofing
 better than average battery pack (300 shots)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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 rather wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Vlogging info
Sony W830 Vlogging info
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 pretty wide (21mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 does not have microphone jack
 more heavy than competition in class (221 grams)
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 rather wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony W830 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Sony W830
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2016-01-06 2014-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 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 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 221g (0.49 pounds) 122g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $280 $128