Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX9

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-870 versus Sony WX9, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was brought out 5 years after the WX9 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TG-870 matches up vs the WX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-870 features 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) whilst the Sony WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-870 versus Sony WX9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-870 compared to the WX9.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-870 and WX9 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-870 and WX9.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of images however you should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer TG-870 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.