Olympus TG-4 vs Sony TX200V
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Introduced April 2015
- Older Model is Olympus TG-3
- Successor is Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
- Released January 2012

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony TX200V Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Olympus TG-4 versus Sony TX200V, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The TG-4 was introduced 3 years later than the TX200V and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the TG-4 matches up versus the TX200V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony TX200V Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Sony TX200V
TG-4 | TX200V | |||
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Released | April 2015 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 39 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Olympus TG-4
TX200V | TG-4 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.3" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+770k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Sony TX200V
TG-4 | TX200V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-4 offers outer measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-4 versus Sony TX200V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-4 against the TX200V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and TX200V is 90 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-4 and TX200V.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony TX200V to offer you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern TG-4 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony TX200V Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V |
Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2015-04-13 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3.3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 247 gr (0.54 lbs) | 129 gr (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" 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 images | 220 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $379 | $500 |