Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX400V

Following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus TG-4 and Sony HX400V, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was brought out 15 months after the HX400V which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TG-4 matches up vs the HX400V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-4 enjoys 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) whilst the Sony HX400V has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-4 compared to the HX400V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and HX400V is 90 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-4 and HX400V.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony HX400V to give you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer TG-4 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.