Olympus TG-4 vs Sony H50
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony H50 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
- Older Model is Olympus TG-3
- Replacement is Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
- 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
- Released January 2009
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-4 vs Sony H50 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-4 and Sony H50, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TG-4 was revealed 6 years later than the H50 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-4 scores vs the H50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Sony H50
| TG-4 | H50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | April 2015 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 76 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Olympus TG-4
| H50 | TG-4 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Sony H50
| TG-4 | H50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-4 enjoys physical dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-4 and Sony H50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-4 vs the H50.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and H50 is 90 and 69 respectively.
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-4 and H50.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-4 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer TG-4 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony H50 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2015-04-13 | 2009-01-15 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic VII | - |
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 9MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.7-4.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) | 9.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic 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 lb) | 547 grams (1.21 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") |
| 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 shots | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-92B | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $379 | $80 |
