Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A450
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A450 Key Specs
(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
- Replaced the Olympus TG-3
- Successor is Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
- Launched January 2010
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A450 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-4 versus Sony A450, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the A450 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the TG-4 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) use different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-4 was launched 5 years later than the A450 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the TG-4 scores versus the A450 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A450 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Sony A450
TG-4 | A450 | |||
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Launched | April 2015 | January 2010 | Fresher by 65 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Olympus TG-4
A450 | TG-4 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Sony A450
TG-4 | A450 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-4 provides exterior dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony A450 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-4 versus Sony A450 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-4 versus the A450.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and A450 is 90 and 65 respectively.
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The visual underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-4 and A450.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-4 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus TG-4 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern TG-4 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A450 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-4 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 |
Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2015-04-13 | 2010-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
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) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 247 grams (0.54 pounds) | 560 grams (1.23 pounds) |
Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 769 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 pictures | 1050 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $379 | $1,241 |