Olympus TG-4 vs Sony RX1R
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony RX1R 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
- Released April 2015
- Succeeded the Olympus TG-3
- Updated by Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Released June 2013
- Successor is Sony RX1R II
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Below, we are looking at the Olympus TG-4 and Sony RX1R, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the TG-4 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) possess different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TG-4 was unveiled 22 months later than the RX1R making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TG-4 matches up versus the RX1R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Sony RX1R
| TG-4 | RX1R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | April 2015 |  | June 2013 | Fresher by 22 months |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Olympus TG-4
| RX1R | TG-4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Sony RX1R
| TG-4 | RX1R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-4 comes with outer dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony RX1R has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-4 and Sony RX1R in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-4 and the RX1R.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-4 and RX1R is 90 and 79 respectively.
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-4 and RX1R.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-4 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX1R will render extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher TG-4 should have an edge in sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony RX1R Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R |
| Class | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2015-04-13 | 2013-06-26 |
| Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic VII | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 855.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 24MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.0 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | - | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt 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, Rear Sync, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/4000 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) |
| Max 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 247 gr (0.54 lbs) | 482 gr (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 | 91 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.6 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2537 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 380 images | 270 images |
| Form 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 | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $379 | $2,798 |