Olympus TG-4 vs Sony RX100 II
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony RX100 II 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
- Previous Model is Olympus TG-3
- Newer Model is Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
- Introduced June 2013
- Superseded the Sony RX100
- Refreshed by Sony RX100 III
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The following is a detailed review of the Olympus TG-4 vs Sony RX100 II, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is fairly similar but the TG-4 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") possess different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-4 was launched 22 months after the RX100 II making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the TG-4 matches up against the RX100 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-4 vs Sony RX100 II Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Sony RX100 II
| TG-4 | RX100 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | April 2015 |  | June 2013 | Newer by 22 months |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Olympus TG-4
| RX100 II | TG-4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Sony RX100 II
| TG-4 | RX100 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-4 offers physical 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 RX100 II has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-4 versus the RX100 II.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and RX100 II is 90 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-4 and RX100 II.
As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-4 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony RX100 II will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern TG-4 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II |
| Class | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2015-04-13 | 2013-06-27 |
| Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic VII | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
| RAW files | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/1.8-4.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | - | Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) | 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) |
| Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/2000 secs |
| 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 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 247 gr (0.54 pounds) | 281 gr (0.62 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 67 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 483 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 380 pictures | 350 pictures |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-92B | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)) |
| Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $379 | $598 |
