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Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs

Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • New Model is Olympus SH-2
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-5
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Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus SH-1 and Olympus TG-4, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both are created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was manufactured 12 months before the TG-4 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SH-1 grades against the TG-4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Olympus TG-4

 SH-1 TG-4 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Olympus SH-1

 TG-4 SH-1 
RevealedApril 2015March 2014Newer by 12 months
Manual focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus SH-1 and Olympus TG-4

 SH-1 TG-4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-1 has got exterior dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Olympus TG-4 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SH-1 against the TG-4.

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SH-1 and TG-4 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-1 and TG-4.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged SH-1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-1 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
37
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Street photography info
Olympus TG-4 Street photography info
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition (271g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography details
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography info
74
good battery (380 shots)
lighter than competition (271 grams)
comes with focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
74
good battery pack (380 per charge)
weather sealing
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography info
49
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery (380 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery pack (380 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-1 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-4 Vlogging features
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone port
lighter than competition (271g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
34
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
heavier than competition in class (247g)
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Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-1 and Olympus TG-4
 Olympus Stylus SH-1Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-1 Olympus Tough TG-4
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2014-03-31 2015-04-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash settings - Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271g (0.60 lb) 247g (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 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 380 photos 380 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $349 $379