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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony H90

Portability
90 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony H90 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
  • Released April 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-3
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-5
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony H90 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-4 and Sony H90, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was announced 3 years after the H90 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TG-4 grades versus the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Sony H90

		

		

			
 TG-4 H90 
AnnouncedApril 2015February 2012More modern by 38 months
Focus manually  More exact focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Olympus TG-4

		

		

			
 H90 TG-4 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Sony H90

		

		

			
 TG-4 H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither provides Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-4 provides external 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) while the Sony H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-4 and Sony H90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-4 versus the H90.
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony H90 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and H90 is 90 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-4 and H90.
Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you should factor the age  of the cameras into account. The newer TG-4 will have an advantage in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-4 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-4 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-4
Portrait photography with Sony H90
47
 you can focus manually
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 supports face detection focusing
 exports RAW formats
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
36
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 features face detection focus
 no manual focus
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Street photography factors
Sony H90 Street photography factors
65
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proof
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competitors (247g)
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (222g)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography factors
Sony H90 Sports photography factors
48
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
 max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
44
 incredible zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-4
Travel photography with Sony H90
74
 better than average battery power (380 shots)
 environment proof
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than competitors (247g)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
69
 lighter than competition in class (222g)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (24mm)
 long zoom (384mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography info
Sony H90 Landscape photography info
62
 you can focus manually
 really wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proof
 better than average battery power (380 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
44
 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 no manual focus
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-4
Vlogging with Sony H90
34
 really wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have external microphone port
 more heavy than competitors (247g)
32
 pretty wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony H90 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Sony H90
 Olympus Tough TG-4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-04-13 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 247g (0.54 lb) 222g (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photographs 290 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $379 $230