Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX9V

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX9V, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was introduced 3 years later than the HX9V and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TG-4 matches up against the HX9V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-4 has got outside dimensions 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 HX9V has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-4 against the HX9V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and HX9V is 90 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The graphic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-4 and HX9V.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should consider the age of the products into consideration. The more modern TG-4 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.