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Predecessor: |
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Olympus TG-860
TG-860 vs TG-870
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Successor: |
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Model Number: |
DSC-TX7 |
TG-870 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Ultra Compact |
Compact |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$349.99 |
$279.99 |
Street Price: |
$348.49 |
$279.00 |
Date Available: |
2010-01-15 |
2016-04-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
5.2 oz
(147 g)
includes batteries
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7.8 oz
(221 g)
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Size: |
3.9 x
2.3 x
0.7 in.
(98 x
60 x
18 mm)
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4.4 x
2.5 x
1.1 in.
(113 x
64 x
28 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
Yes |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
50.00 feet (15 meters)
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Sony Exmor R |
BSI CMOS |
Effective Megapixels: |
10.2 |
16.0 |
Sensor Format: |
1/2.4 inch |
1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: |
27.0544mm2 (5.92mm x 4.57mm) |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
1.62 microns |
1.34 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3, 16:9 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
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None |
Self-Cleaning: |
No |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
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Image Resolution: |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2056
(7.5 MP,
Other), 2592 x 1944
(5.0 MP,
4:3), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3), 7152 x 1080
(7.7 MP,
Other), 4912 x 1920
(9.4 MP,
Other), 4912 x 1080
(5.3 MP,
Other), 3424 x 1920
(6.6 MP,
16:9) |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (Exif v2.21) |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
10.0 |
7.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i)
1440x1080 (60i/30)
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30)
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1920x1080 (60p/30p)
1280x720 (60p/30p)
640x480 (60p/30p)
854x480 (120p)
640x480 (120p)
640x360 (240p)
480x360 (240p)
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Movie File Format: |
AVCHD/MPEG-4 |
MOV/H.264 with stereo sound (AVI/Motion JPEG for HS movies) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
No |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
n/a |
n/a |
Lens: |
Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; 12 elements in 10 groups, 6 aspheric, 1 prism |
Olympus Lens; 10 elements in 8 groups with 5 aspherical elements |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
25 -
100mm
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21 -
105mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
4.4 -
17.7mm
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3.7 -
18.7mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
4.00x |
5.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 - f/6.3 (wide) / f/4.6 - ?? (tele) |
f/3.5 or f/6 (wide) / f/5.7 or f/9.7 (tele) |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
8 cm to Infinity
3.1 in to Infinity
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10 cm to Infinity
3.9 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity
0.4 in to Infinity
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1 -
10 cm
0.4 -
3.9 in
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
2x Precision, Up to 22x Smart Zoom |
Up to 4x (2x Super Resolution Zoom) |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
9-point / center / spot / flexible (touch) spot AF |
Contrast Detection: Face Detect AF, iESP Auto, Spot AF, AF Tracking |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
No |
No |
Viewfinder: |
LCD
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No / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
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Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.5 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
921,600 dots
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920,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: |
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10.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
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No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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6400 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
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125 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
Auto, High, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash, Custom, Underwater1/2 |
Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent1, Underwater, One-touch |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/1600 - 2 sec |
1/2000 - 4 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot |
Digital ESP Metering, Spot Metering |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
No |
No |
Shutter Priority: |
No |
No |
Full Manual Exposure: |
No |
No |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Easy, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Hi-Speed Shutter, Underwater, Gourmet, Pet, Handheld Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, Intelligent Sweep Panorama, Backlight Correction HDR, Underwater; Smile Shutter |
Super Macro, Sportcam, Panorama, Self Portrait, Scene Modes (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Interval Shooting, Live Composite, Hand-held Starlight, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Sunset, Fireworks, Cuisine, Documents, Beach & Snow, Under Water Snapshot, Under Water Wide1, Under Water Wide2, Under Water Macro and Backlight HDR); Art Filters (Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale&Light Color, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Dramatic Tone, Vintage, Key Line, Watercolor, Light Tone, Cross Process and Gentle Sepia) |
Self Timer: |
2 or 10 seconds |
2, 12, Custom seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Flash Off |
Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-In, Off, LED; off cameras wireless flash supported |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
ISO Auto: 0.08 - 3.8m (W), 0.5 - 3.1m (T) |
ISO1600: W:0.12m-4.0m/ T:0.1m-2.5m |
Max Flash Sync: |
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Flash Exposure Compensation: |
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External Flash Connection: |
n/a |
n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Full TTL exposure |
Usable Memory Types: |
MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
No |
No |
Uncompressed Format: |
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Movie File Format: |
AVCHD/MPEG-4 |
MOV/H.264 with stereo sound (AVI/Motion JPEG for HS movies) |
Included Memory: |
45.0 MB |
37.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: |
Internal |
Internal |
Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
Yes |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
No |
Remote Control: |
No |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
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Via Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): |
Multi-connector (AV[SD/HD Component)/HDMI/USB/DCIN) |
Multi-Terminal (USB Connector, Audio/Video Output, DC input), Micro (Type-D) HDMI |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
1.77 |
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Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
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JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
10.0 |
7.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
10 |
7 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.33 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.36 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.71 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.007 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
1.9 seconds |
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Play -> Record Time: |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
6.0 seconds |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
230 shots |
300 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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90 minutes
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary NP-BN1 |
Proprietary LI-50B |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NP-BN1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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No |
Internal Charging Supported: |
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Yes |
Included Software: |
Sony CDROM (Picture Motion Browser (PC), Picture Motion Browser Portable (PC/MAC), Music Transfer (PC/MAC)) |
OLYMPUS Viewer software CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OSX v 10.3+ |
Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2 / 7/ 8 / 8.1, Mac OS X10.5+ |
Notes & Features: |
Exmor-R CMOS sensor, Optical Image Stabilization, 3.5" Widescreen Touch LCD, HD Movies (AVCHD or MPEG-4), Dolby-Digital Stereo Audio, Intelligent Sweep Panorama, HDR, HDMI output. Available in Silver, Red and Dark Blue. |
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