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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX9

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Released January 2016
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-860
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX9 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Sony WX9

 TG-870 WX9 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2011Newer by 61 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Olympus TG-870

 WX9 TG-870 

Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Sony WX9

 TG-870 WX9 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution921k921kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

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

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-870
Portrait photography with Sony WX9
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Street photography factors
Sony WX9 Street photography factors
65
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (221g)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-870 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Sports photography camera
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
good battery pack (300 CIPA)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX9 Travel photography highlights
69
good battery pack (300 per charge)
weather proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (21mm)
heavier than competition in class (221 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX9 Landscape photography factors
50
pretty wide (21mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery pack (300 shots)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Vlogging advice
Sony WX9 Vlogging advice
32
pretty wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no mic support
heavier than competition in class (221 grams)
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no mic port
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Sony WX9
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2016-01-06 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221 grams (0.49 lbs) -
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-50B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $280 $188