Olympus TG-4 vs Sony NEX-7

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-4 versus Sony NEX-7, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the TG-4 (1/2.3") and NEX-7 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-4 was released 3 years later than the NEX-7 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TG-4 matches up versus the NEX-7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-4 enjoys outer measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-7 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-4 versus Sony NEX-7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-4 against the NEX-7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-4 and NEX-7 is 90 and 84 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-4 and NEX-7.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-4 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony NEX-7 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern TG-4 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.