Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 vs Olympus Tough TG-6

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      Specifications

      General Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Olympus Tough TG-6
      BrandOlympusOlympus
      ModelStylus Tough TG-870Tough TG-6
      Predecessor ModelOlympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Olympus Tough TG-5
      Successor ModelOM System Tough TG-7
      MSRP$279$449/£449
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeUltra CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels16.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.0 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range125 - 6,400100 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range125 - 12,800
      Photo Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Olympus Tough TG-6
      ProcessorTruePic VIITruePic VIII
      Max Image Resolution4608 x 34564000 x 3000
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuper fine, fine, normal
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Custom, Underwater
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points25
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Focal Length4.5 - 18 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range21 - 105 mm25 - 100 mm
      Optical Zoom5x4x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.5 - 5.7f/2.0 - 4.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance10 cm10 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Image Stabilization Compensation2.5 stops
      Screen Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Min Shutter Speed4 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting7.0 fps20.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 20 fps at 12 MP for up to 14 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 10 fps at 12 MP for up to 14 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 5 fps at 12 MP for up to 49 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      redeye reduction
      fill flash
      off
      LED illuminator      		Auto
      Red Eye Reduction
      Slow sync. (1st curtain)
      Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain)
      Fill- in
      Manual
      Flash Off
      Flash Range4.00 m at ISO 1600
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionWireless
      Exposure Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Internal Recording ModesMOV
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 25/29.97 fps [102 Mb/s]
      1920 x 1080p at 25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [18 to 52 Mb/s]
      1280 x 720 at 25/29.97 fps [18 to 52 Mb/s]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      Unlimited Video Recording
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Audio I/ONo
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Dimensions113 x 64 x 28 mm (4.45 x 2.52 x 1.1")113 x 66 x 32 mm (4.45 x 2.6 x 1.26")
      Weight (inc. batteries)221 g (0.49 lb / 7.80 oz)253 g (0.56 lb / 8.92 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.7 x 5.5 x 2.6"7.6 x 5.8 x 2.8"
      Package Weight1 lb1.75 lb
      Power and Storage Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Battery PackLi-50BLI-92B
      Battery Life300 shots340 shots
      Internal Storage37 MB0
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support)
      Other Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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