Olympus TG-4 vs Sony TX200V

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").

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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.

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.

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.

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.