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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 vs Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
Camera summary
The Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870, made by Olympus, is a powerful Ultracompact camera. Announced on Jan. 6, 2016. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 12800. Most modern cameras have higher values of ISO, this camera probably won't have the best performance in low light conditions.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
3.6 out of 5 stars
|
| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
2.5 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
2.1 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
1.9 out of 5 stars
|
| Average Score |
3.0 out of 5 stars
|
Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860
Sensor
This camera has a BSI-CMOS sensor with a 16 Megapixels resolution.
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 300 shots per charge with the included Li-50B battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.
Environmental sealing
This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage. This camera will be safe from the rain and splashes.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860
Camera summary
The Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860, made by Olympus, is a powerful Ultracompact camera. Announced on Feb. 6, 2015.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
3.6 out of 5 stars
|
| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
2.5 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
2.1 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
1.9 out of 5 stars
|
| Average Score |
3.0 out of 5 stars
|
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 16 Megapixels resolution.
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: H.264.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 300 shots per charge with the included Li-50B battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.
Environmental sealing
This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage. This camera will be safe from the rain and splashes.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Autofocus specs |
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | Yes |
Yes |
| Af continuous | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Face detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Af multi area | Yes |
Yes |
| Af phase detection | No |
No |
| Af selective | No |
No |
| Af single | Yes |
Yes |
| Af touch | No |
No |
| Af tracking | Yes |
Yes |
| Number of cross focus points | - | - |
| Number of focus points | - | - |
Connectivity |
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 |
| HDMI | Yes |
Yes |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | Built-In | Built-In |
| DXO color depth | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| DXO dynamic range | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| DXO low light ISO | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| DXO overall score | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Exposure mode |
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | No |
No |
| Center weighted | Yes |
Yes |
| Multi segment | Yes |
Yes |
| partial | No |
No |
| spot | Yes |
Yes |
General |
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | Jan. 6, 2016 | Feb. 6, 2015 |
| Body type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| brand | Olympus | Olympus |
| msrp | $329.95 | $274.77 |
| model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 |
| Predecessor model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | |
| Successor model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | |
Lense |
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 |
| Focal length multiplier | - | - |
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Manual focus | No |
No |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Number of lenses | - | - |
Other features |
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 |
| GPS | Built-in | Yes |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 |
| AE bracketing | No |
No |
| Aperture priority | No |
No |
| Built-in flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure compensation | No |
No |
| External flash | No |
No |
| Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator |
| Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) |
| Image stabilization | Yes |
Yes |
| Manual exposure mode | No |
No |
| Max continuous shooting | 7.0 fps | 7.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 | 4 |
| Shutter priority | No |
No |
| WB bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
Physical |
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 |
| Battery life | 300 shots | 300 shots |
| Battery model | Li-50B | Li-50B |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | Yes |
Yes |
| Dust proof | No |
No |
| Environmental sealing | Yes |
Yes |
| Freeze proof | Yes |
Yes |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 64 x 28mm | 110 x 64 x 28mm |
| Shock proof | Yes |
Yes |
| Water proof | Yes |
Yes |
| Weight | 221 grs | 224 grs |
Screen |
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 |
| Live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Screen resolution | 921 | 460 |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Touch screen | No |
No |
Sensor |
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 |
| Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Max image resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 125 |
| RAW support | No |
No |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 16 | 16 |
| Sensor size | - | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Headphone port |
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 |
| Headphone port | No |
No |
| Max video resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Microphone port | No |
No |
| Video formats | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) |
Viewfinder |
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 |
| viewfinder | - | - |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | no electronic viewfinder | no electronic viewfinder |