Olympus TG-4 vs Sony RX1
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony RX1 Key Specs
(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
- Succeeded the Olympus TG-3
- New Model is Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Introduced February 2013
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-4 vs Sony RX1 Overview
The following is a extended assessment of the Olympus TG-4 vs Sony RX1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the TG-4 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-4 was announced 2 years after the RX1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-4 scores against the RX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Sony RX1
| TG-4 | RX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | April 2015 |  | February 2013 | Newer by 27 months |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Olympus TG-4
| RX1 | TG-4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Sony RX1
| TG-4 | RX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-4 offers outside measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1 has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-4 vs Sony RX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-4 vs the RX1.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-4 and RX1 is 90 and 79 respectively.
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-4 and RX1.
As you can tell, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-4 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX1 will show extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer TG-4 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony RX1 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 |
| Category | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2015-04-13 | 2013-02-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic VII | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 852.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to 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 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.0-22.0 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | - | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) | 6.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/4000s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 247 grams (0.54 lbs) | 482 grams (1.06 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 93 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2534 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 380 photos | 270 photos |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-92B | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $379 | $2,798 |