Olympus TG-4 vs Sony RX100 VII

In this article, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-4 vs Sony RX100 VII, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is pretty close but the TG-4 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") feature different sensor size.

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The TG-4 was introduced 5 years earlier than the RX100 VII and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TG-4 matches up vs the RX100 VII when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-4 comes with physical measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VII has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-4 vs Sony RX100 VII in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-4 and the RX100 VII.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and RX100 VII is 90 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-4 and RX100 VII.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-4 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 VII will result in greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older TG-4 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.