Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX150
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Raise 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
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Revealed February 2012
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX150 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX150, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-870 was brought out 3 years later than the WX150 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the TG-870 scores vs the WX150 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX150 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Sony WX150
TG-870 | WX150 | |||
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Revealed | January 2016 | February 2012 | Fresher by 47 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 461k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Olympus TG-870
WX150 | TG-870 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Sony WX150
TG-870 | WX150 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-870 comes with exterior measurements 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 WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX150 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-870 vs the WX150.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-870 and WX150 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-870 and WX150.
Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX150 to deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The younger TG-870 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2016-01-06 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 921k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 221 grams (0.49 lb) | 133 grams (0.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 pictures | 240 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-50B | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $280 | $300 |