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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
90 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
38

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-5
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX7V Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus TG-4 and Sony HX7V, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-4 was launched 3 years after the HX7V which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the TG-4 grades vs the HX7V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Sony HX7V

		

		

			
 TG-4 HX7V 
ReleasedApril 2015July 2011Newer by 46 months
Manual focus  Dial exact focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Olympus TG-4

		

		

			
 HX7V TG-4 
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Sony HX7V

		

		

			
 TG-4 HX7V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither contains Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-4 has got exterior dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-4 and Sony HX7V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-4 and the HX7V.
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX7V size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-4 and HX7V is 90 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-4 and HX7V.
All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you would want to consider the release date  of the products into consideration. The younger TG-4 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX7V Portrait photography factors
47
 focusing manually
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 has face detect focus
 delivers RAW files
 manual mode not possible
 can't use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
30
 resolution is good (16MP)
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-4 as a Street photography camera
 Sony HX7V as a Street photography camera
65
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW files
 environment sealing
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 heavier than competitors (247 grams)
56
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography factors
Sony HX7V Sports photography factors
48
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 has tracking focus
 environment sealing
 good battery life (380 shots)
 max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
39
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography advice
Sony HX7V Travel photography advice
74
 good battery life (380 shots)
 environment sealing
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than competitors (247 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
67
 resolution is good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (25mm)
 great reach (250mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography information
Sony HX7V Landscape photography information
62
 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 delivers RAW files
 environment sealing
 good battery life (380 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 manual mode not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
42
 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 no manual focus
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-4 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony HX7V as a Vlogging camera
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 reasonably wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no mic socket
 heavier than competitors (247 grams)
32
 relatively wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Sony HX7V
 Olympus Tough TG-4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-04-13 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lbs) 208 gr (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 images -
Style of battery 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 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 One One
Retail price $379 $499