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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX80

Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
38 Overall
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-860
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX80, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-870 was brought out 3 years later than the WX80 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the TG-870 scores against the WX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Sony WX80

		

		

			
 TG-870 WX80 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2013More recent by 37 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Olympus TG-870

		

		

			
 WX80 TG-870 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Sony WX80

		

		

			
 TG-870 WX80 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch display  Lack of Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-870 has got outside measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the TG-870 compared to the WX80.
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX80 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and WX80 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and WX80.
To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you would want to factor the release date  of the products into consideration. The younger TG-870 will have an edge in sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-870
Portrait photography with Sony WX80
36
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 comes with face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 manual mode not available
 can't use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
35
 good MP (16MP)
 has face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Street photography features
Sony WX80 Street photography features
65
 has a tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proof
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 more heavy than competitors (221 grams)
67
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports focus by touch
 lighter than average in class (124 grams)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-870 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony WX80 as a Sports photography camera
51
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 weather proof
 good battery (300 CIPA)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
45
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-870
Travel photography with Sony WX80
69
 good battery (300 per charge)
 weather proof
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (21mm)
 more heavy than competitors (221 grams)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
 lighter than average in class (124g)
 supports focus by touch
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-870
Landscape photography with Sony WX80
50
 reasonably wide (21mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 weather proof
 good battery (300 per charge)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not available
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not available
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Vlogging advice
Sony WX80 Vlogging advice
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 reasonably wide (21mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 no microphone port
 more heavy than competitors (221g)
35
 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average in class (124g)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 missing external mic jack
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Sony WX80
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-01-06 2013-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 221 grams (0.49 lbs) 124 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 240 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B NP-BN
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
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $280 $276