Olympus TG-4 vs Sony TX10

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.