Olympus TG-4 vs Sony S980

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-4 vs Sony S980, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and S980 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was launched 6 years later than the S980 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the TG-4 scores against the S980 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Sony S980 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-4 provides outer 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) and the Sony S980 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-4 vs Sony S980 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-4 compared to the S980.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-4 and S980 is 90 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-4 and S980.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus TG-4 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher TG-4 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.