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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony H50

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony H50 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
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-5
Sony H50
(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
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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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Sony H50

 TG-4 H50 
ReleasedApril 2015January 2009More recent by 76 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper 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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony H50 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography information
Sony H50 Portrait photography information
47
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
27
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-4
Street photography with Sony H50
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (247 grams)
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Sports photography factors
Sony H50 Sports photography factors
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
32
long zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Travel photography information
Sony H50 Travel photography information
74
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
weather sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors (247g)
display is not selfie friendly
44
built-in flash
great reach (465mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (547 grams)
megapixel count low (9MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography details
Sony H50 Landscape photography details
62
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
34
you can focus manually
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-4
Vlogging with Sony H50
34
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
heavier than competitors (247g)
19
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (547g)
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Sony H50
 Olympus Tough TG-4Sony 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