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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony S930

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(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
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-5
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony S930 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-4 and Sony S930, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was introduced 6 years later than the S930 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TG-4 matches up against the S930 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Sony S930

 TG-4 S930 
LaunchedApril 2015January 2009More recent by 77 months
Display size3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution460k112kClearer display (+348k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Olympus TG-4

 S930 TG-4 

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Sony S930

 TG-4 S930 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-4 features exterior measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony S930 has specifications of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-4 versus the S930.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and S930 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The visual below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-4 and S930.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-4 to render greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer TG-4 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography features
Sony S930 Portrait photography features
47
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
26
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Street photography camera
Sony S930 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (247g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Sports photography info
Sony S930 Sports photography info
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S930 as a Travel photography camera
74
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
environment proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (247 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-4
Landscape photography with Sony S930
62
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery power (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
31
focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-4
Vlogging with Sony S930
34
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition (247g)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (320 x 240 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Sony S930
 Olympus Tough TG-4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-04-13 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.4"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1/8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
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) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $379 $219