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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX30

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Released January 2016
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-860
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced July 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-870 versus Sony WX30, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was revealed 4 years later than the WX30 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-870 matches up versus the WX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Sony WX30

 TG-870 WX30 
IntroducedJanuary 2016July 2011Fresher by 55 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Olympus TG-870

 WX30 TG-870 
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Sony WX30

 TG-870 WX30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-870 provides outer measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-870 compared to the WX30.

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-870 and WX30 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and WX30.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos although you need to take the age of the cameras into account. The newer TG-870 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-870 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Portrait photography camera
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-870 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Street photography camera
65
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (221g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-870 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Sports photography camera
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proof
great battery pack (300 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Travel photography info
Sony WX30 Travel photography info
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great battery pack (300 shots)
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (21mm)
more heavy than competition in class (221 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (117 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-870
Landscape photography with Sony WX30
50
rather wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
great battery pack (300 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-870
Vlogging with Sony WX30
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rather wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (221 grams)
35
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (117g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Sony WX30
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-01-06 2011-07-25
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - XtraFine 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 rate 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 gr (0.49 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 shots 250 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $280 $259