Nikon D780 vs Olympus TG-4

		

			
				
			
			
			
				
			
		

		

			
			

			
			

			
			

			
			

		

		

			

				Portability
57
				
				Imaging
80
				
				Features
89
				
				Overall
83
				
			

						Nikon D780 front
			
  

						Olympus Tough TG-4 front
			

				Portability
90
				
				Imaging
42
				
				Features
51
				
				Overall
45
				
			

		

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Nikon D780 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

		

		

				
On this page, we are looking at the Nikon D780 and Olympus TG-4, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the D780 (25MP)  and TG-4 (16MP)  and the D780 (Full frame) and TG-4 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.
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The D780 was released 4 years later than the TG-4 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon D780 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the D780 scores versus the TG-4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
		

		

	

	
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Nikon D780 vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs

		

		

			

				Nikon D780
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  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 144 x 116 x 76mm
  • Released January 2020
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D750
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			Olympus TG-4
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  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-3
  • New Model is Olympus TG-5
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Nikon D780 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon D780 has outer dimensions of 144mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) while the Olympus TG-4 has specifications 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the D780 and the TG-4.
Nikon D780 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D780 and TG-4 is 57 and 90 respectively.
Nikon D780 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon D780 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D780 and TG-4.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D780 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon D780 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher D780 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Nikon D780 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon D780 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon D780 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon D780 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography information
88
 manual focus
 megapixel count amazing (25 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 includes face detection focus
 supports RAW formats
48
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (16MP)
 offers face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Nikon D780 Street photography features
Olympus TG-4 Street photography features
72
 has a tilting screen
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 boasts touch focus
 weather proof
 good ISO range (51,200)
 lack of image stabilization
65
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW formats
 weather proof
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Nikon D780 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus TG-4 as a Sports photography camera
83
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 megapixel count amazing (25 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 includes tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 better than average battery pack (2,260 CIPA)
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 lack of image stabilization
48
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 weather proof
 better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
 slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Nikon D780 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography advice
72
 better than average battery pack (2,260 per charge)
 weather proof
 has bluetooth
 boasts touch focus
 megapixel count amazing (25MP)
 does not have selfie friendly display
74
 better than average battery life (380 per charge)
 weather proof
 resolution is good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than competition (247 grams)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon D780 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography information
83
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
 screen is a good size (3.2")
 megapixel count amazing (25MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 good ISO range (51,200)
 supports RAW formats
 weather proof
 better than average battery pack (2,260 shots)
 has dual storage slots
 lack of image stabilization
63
 has manual focus
 decently wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 delivers RAW formats
 weather proof
 better than average battery life (380 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
 Nikon D780 as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus TG-4 as a Vlogging camera
32
 built-in touchscreen
 includes face detection focus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 includes external microphone jack
 does not have selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
34
 decently wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 missing microphone port
 more heavy than competition (247 grams)
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Nikon D780 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

		

		

			
General Information
Manufacturer
 Nikon
 Olympus
Model type
 Nikon D780
 Olympus Tough TG-4
Class
 Advanced DSLR
 Waterproof
Released
 2020-01-07
 2015-04-13
Body design
 Mid-size SLR
 Compact
Sensor Information
Processor
 Expeed 6
 TruePic VII
Sensor type
 BSI-CMOS
 BSI-CMOS
Sensor size
 Full frame
 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements
 35.9 x 23.9mm
 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area
 858.0mm²
 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution
 25 megapixel
 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
  
  
Aspect ratio
 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution
 6048 x 4024
 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO
 51200
 6400
Highest enhanced ISO
 204800
 -
Minimum native ISO
 100
 100
RAW support
  
  
Minimum enhanced ISO
 50
 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
  
  
Touch focus
  
  
Continuous AF
  
  
Single AF
  
  
Tracking AF
  
  
Selective AF
  
  
AF center weighted
  
  
AF multi area
  
  
AF live view
  
  
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)
Largest aperture
 -
 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance
 -
 1cm
Available lenses
 309
 -
Crop factor
 1
 5.8
Screen
Display type
 Tilting
 Fixed Type
Display size
 3.2 inches
 3 inches
Resolution of display
 2,359 thousand dot
 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
  
  
Liveview
  
  
Touch capability
  
  
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder
 Optical (pentaprism)
 None
Viewfinder coverage
 100%
 -
Viewfinder magnification
 0.7x
 -
Features
Minimum shutter speed
 900 secs
 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed
 1/8000 secs
 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed
 7.0 frames/s
 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
  
  
Aperture priority
  
  
Manual exposure
  
  
Exposure compensation
 Yes
 -
Set WB
  
  
Image stabilization
  
  
Inbuilt flash
  
  
Flash distance
 no built-in flash
 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash settings
 no built-in flash
 Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
  
  
AE bracketing
  
  
White balance bracketing
  
  
Exposure
Multisegment metering
  
  
Average metering
  
  
Spot metering
  
  
Partial metering
  
  
AF area metering
  
  
Center weighted metering
  
  
Video features
Video resolutions
 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution
 3840x2160
 1920x1080
Video data format
 MPEG-4, H.264
 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
  
  
Headphone jack
  
  
Connectivity
Wireless
 Built-In
 Built-In
Bluetooth
  
  
NFC
  
  
HDMI
  
  
USB
 Yes
 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS
 None
 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
  
  
Water proofing
  
  
Dust proofing
  
  
Shock proofing
  
  
Crush proofing
  
  
Freeze proofing
  
  
Weight
 840 gr (1.85 lbs)
 247 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions
 144 x 116 x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0")
 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating
 not tested
 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating
 not tested
 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating
 not tested
 not tested
DXO Low light rating
 not tested
 not tested
Other
Battery life
 2260 shots
 380 shots
Type of battery
 Battery Pack
 Battery Pack
Battery ID
 EN-EL15b
 LI-92B
Self timer
 Yes
 Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
  
  
Type of storage
 Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
 SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots
 Two
 Single
Price at release
 $2,297
 $379