Olympus TG-4 vs Sony RX1R II

Here is a comprehensive review of the Olympus TG-4 and Sony RX1R II, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the TG-4 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-4 was unveiled 6 months prior to the RX1R II which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TG-4 matches up against the RX1R II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-4 has physical measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony RX1R II has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-4 and Sony RX1R II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the TG-4 and the RX1R II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-4 and RX1R II is 90 and 78 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-4 and RX1R II.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-4 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX1R II will produce extra detail having an extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively.