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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX20V 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
  • Launched April 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-3
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-5
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX10V
  • Later Model is Sony HX30V
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX20V Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-4 versus Sony HX20V, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was unveiled 2 years later than the HX20V and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TG-4 grades versus the HX20V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Sony HX20V

 TG-4 HX20V 
RevealedApril 2015July 2012More recent by 34 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Olympus TG-4

 HX20V TG-4 
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Sony HX20V

 TG-4 HX20V 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-4 features exterior 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) and the Sony HX20V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-4 versus Sony HX20V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-4 compared to the HX20V.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and HX20V is 90 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-4 and HX20V.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX20V to produce extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern TG-4 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX20V Portrait photography highlights
47
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
45
manual focus
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Street photography features
Sony HX20V Street photography features
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Sports photography advice
Sony HX20V Sports photography advice
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-4
Travel photography with Sony HX20V
74
better than average battery power (380 shots)
environment proof
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX20V Landscape photography advice
62
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
50
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX20V Vlogging highlights
34
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
more heavy than average in class (247g)
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (254g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no mic support
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Sony HX20V
 Olympus Tough TG-4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-04-13 2012-07-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 grams (0.54 lbs) 254 grams (0.56 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 pictures 320 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $379 $397