Nikon D90 vs Olympus TG-4

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon D90 versus Olympus TG-4, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the D90 (12MP) and TG-4 (16MP) and the D90 (APS-C) and TG-4 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The D90 was announced 7 years before the TG-4 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D90 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the D90 matches up versus the TG-4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D90 and Olympus Tough TG-4. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D90 Gallery and Olympus TG-4 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D90 offers exterior dimensions of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Olympus TG-4 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Nikon D90 versus Olympus TG-4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the D90 vs the TG-4.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D90 and TG-4 is 60 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D90 and TG-4.

To sum up, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D90 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus TG-4 will result in more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged D90 will be behind in sensor innovation.