Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A580
Portability
90 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
45
90 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
45
Portability
64 Imaging
57 Features
82 Overall
67
64 Imaging
57 Features
82 Overall
67
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A580 Key Specs
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed April 2015
- Previous Model is Olympus TG-3
- Renewed by Olympus TG-5
Sony A580
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Introduced May 2011
- Succeeded the Sony A100
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On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-4 and Sony A580, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the A580 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the TG-4 (1/2.3") and A580 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.
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Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TG-4 grades versus the A580 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Sony A580 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Sony A580
| TG-4 | A580 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | April 2015 |  | May 2011 | Newer by 48 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Olympus TG-4
| A580 | TG-4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Sony A580
| TG-4 | A580 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A580 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-4 enjoys physical measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony A580 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-4 versus the A580.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and A580 is 90 and 64 respectively.
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A580 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-4 and A580.
Clearly, each of the cameras have the same megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The TG-4 has got the tinier sensor which will make achieving bokeh tougher. The newer TG-4 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A580 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography information
Sony A580 Portrait photography information
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Olympus TG-4 Street photography information
Sony A580 Street photography information
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (247 grams)
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Olympus TG-4 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A580 as a Sports photography camera
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery (1,050 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Olympus TG-4 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A580 as a Travel photography camera
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average (247g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
great battery (1,050 shots)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography factors
Sony A580 Landscape photography factors
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (1,050 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
lack of Time Lapse function
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Olympus TG-4 Vlogging factors
Sony A580 Vlogging factors
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
more heavy than average (247 grams)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A580 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-4 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 |
| Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Revealed | 2015-04-13 | 2011-05-26 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic VII | Bionz |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | 15 |
| Cross focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 7.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) | 12.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 247 gr (0.54 lbs) | 599 gr (1.32 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 80 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.3 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1121 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 380 images | 1050 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-92B | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | Dual |
| Launch price | $379 | $848 |
