Sony WX220 with Olympus TG-870 Comparison

Sony WX220 and Olympus TG-870 Main Features

  • February, 2014
  • January, 2016
  • 18 MP 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 16 MP 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 25-250 mm (10x) F3.3-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • 21-105 mm (5x) F3.5-5.7 Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 12800 ISO
  • 125 - 6400 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 7.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • -
  • Built-In GPS
  • 92 x 52 x 22 mm, 121g.
  • 113 x 64 x 28 mm, 221g.
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Sony WX220 Scores


Imaging score
23
Features score
44
Value for money score
58
Portability score
99
Overall score
41

Olympus TG-870 Scores


Imaging score
22
Features score
54
Value for money score
66
Portability score
95
Overall score
50

Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 Overview


Let's compare Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 with Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870. These models are included in the Ultracompact cameras. Sony WX220 was released in 2014, and Olympus TG-870 in 2016. Stylus Tough TG-870 is newer, which is a plus. Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 2 years older.
The sensor resolution of Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 is greater than that of Stylus Tough TG-870. However, the difference of 2 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (Stylus Tough TG-870), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Sony WX220, the maximum ISO is greater by 6400. Both cameras have Optical image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 has 7.0 fps continuous shooting. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 has 7.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 Stylus Tough TG-870
Brand Sony Olympus
Model Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 Stylus Tough TG-870
Announced February, 2014 January, 2016
Body Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range n/a 1
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Tilting
Screen Resolution 460k pixels 921k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 0 0
Number of Cross Focus Points
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/4 sec 1/4 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/1600 sec 1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps 7.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 3.70 4.00
Flash Modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ± EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 6.16 x 4.62 mm mm
Sensor Area 28.5 mm² 0.0 mm²
Sensor Resolution 18 MP 16 MP
Max Image Resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Max Native ISO 12800 6400
Min Native ISO 100 125
Max Boosted ISO 0 12800
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None Built-In
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 210 shots 300 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model NP-BN Li-50B
Physical
Weight 121 g 221 g
Physical Dimensions 92 x 52 x 22 mm 113 x 64 x 28 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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