Olympus TG-4 vs Sony S930
90 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony S930 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
- Earlier Model is Olympus TG-3
- Refreshed by Olympus TG-5
(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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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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-4 vs Sony S930 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Sony S930
| TG-4 | S930 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | April 2015 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 77 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 112k | Clearer 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 type | Fixed |  | 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).
Examine the Olympus TG-4 and Sony S930 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and S930 is 90 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony S930 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-4 | Sony 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 |