Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX9V
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Revealed April 2015
- Earlier Model is Olympus TG-3
- Renewed by Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
- Introduced July 2011
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX9V Overview
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX9V Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Sony HX9V
TG-4 | HX9V | |||
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Introduced | April 2015 | July 2011 | Fresher by 46 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Olympus TG-4
HX9V | TG-4 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Sony HX9V
TG-4 | HX9V | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison
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).
Check out the Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX9V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison
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.
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony HX9V Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2015-04-13 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 247g (0.54 lb) | 245g (0.54 lb) |
Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | - |
Battery type | 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 |
Launch cost | $379 | $328 |