Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX220

Following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX220, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was brought out 24 months after the WX220 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TG-870 scores versus the WX220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-870 Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-870 has exterior 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) and the Sony WX220 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-870 and the WX220.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-870 and WX220 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-870 and WX220.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony WX220 to deliver more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer TG-870 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.