Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX90V
Portability
90 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
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90 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
45
Portability
91 Imaging
44 Features
63 Overall
51
91 Imaging
44 Features
63 Overall
51
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
(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)
(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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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.
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 type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Sony HX90V
| TG-4 | HX90V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | April 2015 |  | April 2015 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 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.
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 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.
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Portrait photography camera
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")
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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Olympus TG-4 Street photography information
Sony HX90V Street photography information
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (247g)
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Olympus TG-4 Sports photography details
Sony HX90V Sports photography details
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
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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Olympus TG-4 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Travel photography camera
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
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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Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX90V Landscape photography highlights
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")
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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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)
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
| Olympus Tough TG-4 | Sony 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 |
