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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX90V 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
  • Released April 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-3
  • Successor is Olympus TG-5
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched April 2015
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX90V Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-4 and Sony HX90V, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was revealed at a similar time to the HX90V and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TG-4 grades vs the HX90V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Sony HX90V

 TG-4 HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Olympus TG-4

 HX90V TG-4 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Sony HX90V

 TG-4 HX90V 
LaunchedApril 2015April 2015Similar generation
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-4 offers outside measurements 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 HX90V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the TG-4 versus the HX90V.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-4 and HX90V is 90 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-4 and HX90V.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX90V to give you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Portrait photography camera
47
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
45
manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Street photography information
Sony HX90V Street photography information
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (247g)
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Sports photography details
Sony HX90V Sports photography details
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (360 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Travel photography camera
74
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
weather proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (247 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
76
better than average battery power (360 shots)
lighter than average (245g)
good MP (18MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX90V Landscape photography highlights
62
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
53
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
better than average battery power (360 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-4
Vlogging with Sony HX90V
34
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no mic socket
heavier than competition (247 grams)
75
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of mic jack
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Sony HX90V
 Olympus Tough TG-4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-04-13 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII Bionz X
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 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 gr (0.54 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 photos 360 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $379 $440