Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A300

Following is a thorough overview of the Olympus TG-4 versus Sony A300, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and A300 (10MP) and the TG-4 (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-4 was revealed 7 years after the A300 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TG-4 matches up versus the A300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Sony A300 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-4 enjoys physical measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony A300 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-4 compared to the A300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and A300 is 90 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-4 and A300.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-4 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Olympus TG-4 will show extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer TG-4 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.