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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX100V 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
  • Announced April 2015
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-3
  • New Model is Olympus TG-5
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Introduced October 2011
  • Refreshed by Sony HX200V
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX100V Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Olympus TG-4 versus Sony HX100V, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was released 3 years later than the HX100V and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TG-4 matches up against the HX100V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Sony HX100V

 TG-4 HX100V 
IntroducedApril 2015October 2011Fresher by 43 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Olympus TG-4

 HX100V TG-4 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Sony HX100V

 TG-4 HX100V 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-4 has got external dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-4 versus Sony HX100V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-4 against the HX100V.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-4 and HX100V is 90 and 66 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-4 and HX100V.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images though you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The newer TG-4 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography information
Sony HX100V Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
39
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-4
Street photography with Sony HX100V
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (247g)
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others in class (577g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Sports photography details
Sony HX100V Sports photography details
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery (380 shots)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
long zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Travel photography camera
74
good battery (380 per charge)
environment sealing
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
54
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
great reach (810mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (577g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-4
Landscape photography with Sony HX100V
62
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
47
manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Vlogging information
Sony HX100V Vlogging information
34
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
25
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (577g)
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Sony HX100V
 Olympus Tough TG-4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-04-13 2011-10-21
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 12.70 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 gr (0.54 pounds) 577 gr (1.27 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B NP-FH50
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 1 1
Launch pricing $379 $429