Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A7c
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A7c Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 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
- Introduced April 2015
- Earlier Model is Olympus TG-3
- Refreshed by Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
- Introduced September 2020
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A7c Overview
In this article, we are matching up the Olympus TG-4 and Sony A7c, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and A7c (24MP) and the TG-4 (1/2.3") and A7c (Full frame) use totally different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TG-4 was announced 6 years prior to the A7c which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TG-4 matches up versus the A7c in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A7c Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Sony Alpha A7c. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Sony A7c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Sony A7c
TG-4 | A7c |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Olympus TG-4
A7c | TG-4 | |||
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Introduced | September 2020 | April 2015 | Newer by 66 months | |
Display type | Fully articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Sony A7c
TG-4 | A7c | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-4 provides physical 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) whilst the Sony A7c has dimensions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-4 and Sony A7c in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-4 against the A7c.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and A7c is 90 and 78 respectively.
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The pic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-4 and A7c.
Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-4 using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony A7c will produce extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged TG-4 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A7c Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-4 | Sony Alpha A7c | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Sony Alpha A7c |
Type | Waterproof | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2015-04-13 | 2020-09-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 693 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 122 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 247 grams (0.54 lbs) | 509 grams (1.12 lbs) |
Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") |
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 pictures | 740 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $379 | $1,800 |