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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony T900

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony T900 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
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-3
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-5
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced February 2009
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony T900 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus TG-4 vs Sony T900, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and T900 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was manufactured 6 years after the T900 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TG-4 matches up versus the T900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Sony T900

 TG-4 T900 
AnnouncedApril 2015February 2009More modern by 75 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Olympus TG-4

 T900 TG-4 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Sony T900

 TG-4 T900 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-4 has outer measurements 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 T900 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-4 versus the T900.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-4 and T900 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-4 and T900.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus TG-4 to produce extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern TG-4 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography info
Sony T900 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Street photography factors
Sony T900 Street photography factors
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than average (247 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T900 as a Sports photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery (380 shots)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-4
Travel photography with Sony T900
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better than average battery (380 per charge)
environment proofing
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average (247 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T900 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
37
manual focus
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T900 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
heavier than average (247 grams)
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built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Sony T900
 Olympus Tough TG-4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Tough TG-4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2015-04-13 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 gr (0.54 pounds) 143 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $379 $300