Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A580
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![Olympus Tough TG-4 front Olympus Tough TG-4 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Tough-TG-4/Olympus-TG-4-front.jpg)
![Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 front Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A580/Sony-A580-front.jpg)
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A580 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
- Revealed April 2015
- Previous Model is Olympus TG-3
- Renewed by Olympus TG-5
(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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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A580 Overview
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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The TG-4 was announced 3 years after the A580 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.
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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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A580 Gallery
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 | |||
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Introduced | April 2015 | ![]() | May 2011 | Newer by 48 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Olympus TG-4
A580 | TG-4 | |||
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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 | |||
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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).
Analyze the Olympus TG-4 and Sony A580 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A580 size comparison Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A580 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-4-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A580-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A580 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-4-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A580-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A580 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-4-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A580-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A580 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-4-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A580-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony A580 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-4 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 | |
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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 |