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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony H300

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(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
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-5
Sony H300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
  • 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony H300 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-4 vs Sony H300, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was introduced 15 months later than the H300 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TG-4 matches up versus the H300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Sony H300

 TG-4 H300 
AnnouncedApril 2015February 2014Fresher by 15 months
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Olympus TG-4

 H300 TG-4 

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Sony H300

 TG-4 H300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-4 has exterior dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony H300 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-4 compared to the H300.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony H300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-4 and H300 is 90 and 63 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-4 and H300.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony H300 to result in extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The younger TG-4 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H300 Portrait photography highlights
47
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
40
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Street photography highlights
Sony H300 Street photography highlights
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (247g)
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (590 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Sports photography details
Sony H300 Sports photography details
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
50
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (350 shots)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Travel photography advice
Sony H300 Travel photography advice
74
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
environment proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others in class (247g)
display isn't selfie friendly
56
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (590 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H300 Landscape photography highlights
62
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
47
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Vlogging factors
Sony H300 Vlogging factors
34
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than others in class (247 grams)
24
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition (590 grams)
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Sony H300
 Olympus Tough TG-4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-04-13 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII Bionz(R)
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dots
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 8.80 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lbs) 590 grams (1.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 350 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $379 $249