Nikon D4 vs Olympus TG-4
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Nikon D4 vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Revealed April 2015
- Replaced the Olympus TG-3
- New Model is Olympus TG-5
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In this write-up, we are matching up the Nikon D4 versus Olympus TG-4, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the D4 (16MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is very similar but the D4 (Full frame) and TG-4 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe D4 was released 4 years prior to the TG-4 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D4 being a Large SLR camera and the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the D4 scores versus the TG-4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D4 over the Olympus TG-4
| D4 | TG-4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Nikon D4
| TG-4 | D4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | April 2015 |  | January 2012 | More modern by 39 months |
Common features in the Nikon D4 and Olympus TG-4
| D4 | TG-4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Nikon D4 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D4 features outside measurements of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-4 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D4 and TG-4 is 50 and 90 respectively.
Nikon D4 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D4 and TG-4.
All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact MP but different sensor sizes. The D4 offers the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The more aged D4 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon D4 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications
| Nikon D4 | Olympus Tough TG-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon D4 | Olympus Tough TG-4 |
| Category | Pro DSLR | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2012-01-06 | 2015-04-13 |
| Physical type | Large SLR | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed 3 | TruePic VII |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 36 x 23.9mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 860.4mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 5:4 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4928 x 3280 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 51 | 25 |
| Cross type focus points | 15 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Nikon F | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
| Available lenses | 309 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD with brightness control | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 11.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 1340 gr (2.95 lb) | 247 gr (0.54 lb) |
| Dimensions | 160 x 157 x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 89 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 24.7 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.1 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 2965 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 2600 photographs | 380 photographs |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL18 | LI-92B |
| Self timer | Yes (2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | CompactFlash, XQD | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
| Card slots | 2 | One |
| Retail pricing | $4,500 | $379 |
