Olympus TG-4 vs Sony TX10
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony TX10 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
- Announced April 2015
- Replaced the Olympus TG-3
- Updated by Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Released August 2011
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony TX10 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-4 and Sony TX10, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe TG-4 was launched 3 years later than the TX10 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TG-4 grades versus the TX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony TX10 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Sony TX10
TG-4 | TX10 | |||
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Released | April 2015 | August 2011 | Fresher by 45 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Olympus TG-4
TX10 | TG-4 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Sony TX10
TG-4 | TX10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-4 offers outer dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony TX10 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-4 and Sony TX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-4 and the TX10.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and TX10 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-4 and TX10.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you will want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent TG-4 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony TX10 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 |
Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2015-04-13 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 247g (0.54 pounds) | 133g (0.29 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-92B | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $379 | $309 |