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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX1

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Launched January 2016
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-860
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX1 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-870 and Sony WX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the TG-870 (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the TG-870 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The TG-870 was brought out 6 years after the WX1 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TG-870 scores vs the WX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Sony WX1

 TG-870 WX1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016August 2009Newer by 79 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Olympus TG-870

 WX1 TG-870 

Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Sony WX1

 TG-870 WX1 
Manual focus No manual focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-870 comes with physical dimensions 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 WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-870 versus the WX1.

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-870 and WX1 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-870 and WX1.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-870 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus TG-870 will deliver more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger TG-870 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-870
Portrait photography with Sony WX1
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Street photography information
Sony WX1 Street photography information
65
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (221 grams)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Sports photography factors
Sony WX1 Sports photography factors
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery (300 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX1 Travel photography highlights
69
better than average battery (300 shots)
weather proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (21mm)
more heavy than competition in class (221 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (149 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-870 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Landscape photography camera
50
relatively wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
better than average battery (300 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
31
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Vlogging features
Sony WX1 Vlogging features
32
relatively wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (221 grams)
28
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (149 grams)
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Sony WX1
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2016-01-06 2009-08-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 125 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221g (0.49 lb) 149g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $280 $149